Format Cells - Background

Cell numbers, alignment, or background color can be formatted through the Format Cells dialog. To format a cell, select the cells to be formatted, then select Data Tools | Format | Format Cells. You can set cell background color on the Background page. Save the worksheet in Excel format to save background color in the file.

None

Click the None button to remove any previously assigned background colors.

Image showing example

Select the cell background color the Background page of the Format Cells dialog.

Color Palette

Select a cell background color from the color palette.

Sample

A sample of the color is displayed in the Sample box.

See Also

Format Cells

Format Cells - Alignment

Format Cells - Number

Column Width

Row Height