How to change background color of cells

September 14, 2026
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1. Select a cell range.

2. Get to the Home tab →click the Fill Color icon (a paint buckets-looked icon) →choose a color in your preference.

You can also fill multiple separated cells with one click.

1. Long-press Ctrl on the keyboard →select the cells one by one with your mouse→release Ctrlwhen you finish the cell selection.

2. Click the Home tab → the Fill Color icon (a paint buckets-looked icon) → choose a color in your preference.

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