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lauracross2020
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Mar 30, 2020
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Hi There

Can someone please tell me why my background colour on excel & word is now black with white writing instead of the other way around. It seems to have occurred late last year when an automatic update occurred. I wouldn't mind it so much, except when I try to use the fill or font colour options it will not display the colour change? I also tried to print out a saved worksheet and I had placed a header onto the sheet and it was showing on screen but not in print preview??

Thank you

Laura

  • Hi lauracross2020 

     

    You might have accidentally activated  "High Contrast" 

    Press Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen to turn it OFF.

    You can go to Windows Setting > Ease Of Access  > High Contrast

     

    Regards, Faraz Shaikh | MCT, MIE, MOS Master, Excel Expert

    If you find the above solution resolved your query don't forget mark as Official Answer.

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  • Hi lauracross2020 

     

    You might have accidentally activated  "High Contrast" 

    Press Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen to turn it OFF.

    You can go to Windows Setting > Ease Of Access  > High Contrast

     

    Regards, Faraz Shaikh | MCT, MIE, MOS Master, Excel Expert

    If you find the above solution resolved your query don't forget mark as Official Answer.

    • Robson_Barbosa's avatar
      Robson_Barbosa
      Copper Contributor

      ExcelExciting and lauracross2020 after select high contrast my excel background turned black color and after high contrast turned off the black color stills remain. Do you have another suggestion to turn back the original white color? 

       

      Thanks ,

       

      Rob 

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      lauracross2020
      Copper Contributor
      Thank you this worked perfectly! Greatly appreciate your assistance.
      Kind Regards
      Laura

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