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Shading a Cell

  1. Select the cell you want to modify.

  2. On the Home tab, click Cell, and then click Formatting.

  3. In the Type list, select a pattern for the shading.
  4. 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.
  5. Select any other shading options, such as shading currency signs or brackets.
  6. Click OK.

Tip: You can access a cell-formatting menu by right-clicking on the cell, and selecting a Shading option.

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