Microsoft KB Archive/320531

= Changes to the fill color and the fill pattern are not displayed in Office programs =

Article ID: 320531

Article Last Modified on 5/18/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Excel 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Excel 2002 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Office Excel 2003
 * Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003
 * Microsoft Publisher 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Publisher 2002 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Office Publisher 2003
 * Microsoft Word 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Word 2002 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Office Word 2003

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This article was previously published under Q320531



SYMPTOMS
When you try to change the fill color or the fill pattern in one of the programs listed in the &quot;Applies To&quot; section, the changes that you selected may not be visible. However, you may be able to see the changes in print preview and on a printed page.

Note Print preview and Print still work as expected. The colors are only missing on the screen.



CAUSE
This issue may occur if the Use High Contrast check box is selected.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, follow these steps.

Note Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
 * 1) Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Accessibility Options.
 * 2) Click the Display tab, and then click to clear the Use High Contrast check box.
 * 3) Click OK to close the Accessibility Options dialog box.



MORE INFORMATION
High contrast color schemes make the screen easier to view by heightening screen contrast with alternative color combinations. Some of these schemes also change the font sizes for easier reading.

Additional query words: prb invisible OFFXP cell background tab color

Keywords: kbgraphic kbprb KB320531

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