Does Excel allow the use of color in printing?

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Paul Bartomioli

I am printing a spreadsheet for a 4-H project. I want to show expenses and
losses in red. Can this be done?
 
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Mike H

Paul,

You would have to format cells such that expenses (negative values?)show in
red and then assuming you have a colour printer they will be displayed in the
colour you pick.

To display negative values in red select the cell and try:-

Format|Conditional format
cell value is - Less than and enter 0 as the value and choose red as your
font colour.

Mike
 
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Mike Rogers

Paul

For anything but 2007, (and it might be the same there) The easy way is Goto
Format cell>Number>select the bottom choice "(1234.10)" in red.

Mike Rogers
 
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JLatham

One more thing to check.
File | Page Setup and on the [Sheet] tab make sure that the box next to
"Black and White" is cleared. If it has a check in it, the page will print
in black and white even though it shows colors on screen.

Another oddity - if you have multiple printers attached and the default
printer is a black and white only printer (perhaps a b/w laser), then if that
printer is chosen even the Print Preview will appear in black and white. To
preview in color, choose a color capable printer also.
 
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challa prabhu

Hi,

You can use Conditional formatting and print the worksheet only on a color
printer.
Note: However, you can print the same worksheet on normal printer, but it
is you who can understand the gradation.

Challa Prabhu
 
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