Changing the Look of Cells

To add borders, colors, and patterns to a cell:

1. Select the cell(s) you want to change.
2. Select Cells... from the Format menu.
3. To add a border, click the Border tab.
4. Click the border type, line style and/or line color you want to appear around your cell(s).
5. To add shading, click the Patterns tab.
6. Click the color you want to appear as the background of the selected cell(s).
7. To change the pattern, click the arrow next to the Pattern: box, and click the style you want.
8. Click OK to apply the formatting.

To add borders, colors, or patterns to a cell, open the Format menu, click Cells..., and click the Border tab. Here you can change the border type, line style or line color that will appear around your cell. Next, click the Patterns tab in the dialog box, and select a color for the background of your cell or change the pattern. A preview box displays your choices. Click OK to apply the formatting.