Shading a Cell
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Select the cell you want to modify.
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On the Home tab, click Cell, and then click Formatting.
- In the Type list, select a pattern for the shading.
- In the Color list, select a color for the shading. To create a custom color, select Other from the drop-down list and create a customized color.
- Select any other shading options, such as shading currency signs or brackets.
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Click OK.
Tip: You can access a cell-formatting menu by right-clicking on the cell, and selecting a Shading option.
