Coloring Cells in Excel (Concise How-To Guide)

In this article, you will learn easy methods to color cells and remove color from cells in an Excel spreadsheet.

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Adding colors to cells in Excel

Cells in Excel spreadsheets can be colored for various reasons, such as:

Visual organization: Adding color to cells can help to visually organize and distinguish different types of data or categories within a dataset, making it easier to read and understand Excel sheets.

Highlighting important information: Coloring cells can be used to draw attention to specific cells or data that are particularly important or require action.

Data analysis: Inserting color to cells can be used to highlight specific trends or patterns within a dataset, making it easier to identify key insights and draw conclusions.

Aesthetic purposes: Coloring cells can be used to enhance the overall appearance of an Excel workbook, making it more visually appealing and easier to navigate.

Overall, adding color to cells in Excel can help to improve the readability, organization, and analysis of data within a sheet.

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How to color cells in Excel

Step 1: Select the cell which you wish to apply a color to

Learn how to select multiple (adjacent and non-adjacent) cells here: How to Select Multiple Cells in Excel (Beginner's Guide)

Step 2: Select the ‘Home’ option from the Excel toolbar. Then, click on the ‘Fill Color’ button and select the required color from the drop-down list as shown in the image below.

Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcut by pressing the “ALT” + “H” + “H” keys. This will display the drop-down list of available colors.

‍Step 3: You can select either ‘Theme Colors’, ‘Standard Colors’ or use the ‘More Colors’ option to pick a custom color. Based on the color selected, the cells selected in step 1 will be colored as shown in the image below.

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How to remove colors from cells in Excel

Step 1: Select the cell from which you wish to clear the color

Learn how to select multiple (adjacent and non-adjacent) cells here: How to Select Multiple Cells in Excel (Beginner's Guide)

Step 2: Select the ‘Home’ option from the Excel toolbar. Then, click on the ‘Fill Color’ button and then select the ‘No Fill’ option from the drop-down list as shown in the image below.

Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcut by pressing the “ALT” + “H” + “H” + “N” keys.

The colors will be removed from the cells as shown in the image below.

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