You can change the color of gridlines in Excel through the Excel Options menu. This setting applies specifically to the gridlines that separate cells on the worksheet.
Changing Gridline Color
Excel allows you to customize the appearance of your worksheets, including the color of the default gridlines. This change is applied on a per-worksheet basis. Based on the provided information, here are the steps to modify gridline color:
- Select Worksheets: Begin by selecting the specific worksheets for which you want to change the gridline color. You can select multiple sheets by holding down the
Ctrlkey while clicking their tabs. - Access Options: Navigate to the Excel options. Go to the File tab and click on Options. (Note: The reference mentions "Click File Excel Options", which might appear slightly different depending on your Excel version, but the goal is to access the Options dialog).
- Go to Advanced Settings: In the Excel Options dialog box that appears, select the Advanced category from the list on the left side.
- Find Display Options: Scroll down the Advanced options until you find the section titled "Display options for this worksheet".
- Ensure Gridlines are Visible: Under this section, make sure that the Show gridlines check box is selected for the worksheet you are currently viewing (or the one you selected before opening options). If it's not checked, the gridlines won't be visible regardless of their color.
- Choose Gridline Color: Locate the "Gridline color" box or dropdown. Click on it and then click the color you want from the palette that appears.
| Step | Action | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Select Worksheet | Choose the sheet(s) to modify. | Sheet Tabs |
| 2. Open Options | Click File, then Options. | File Tab |
| 3. Navigate | Select the Advanced category. | Excel Options Dialog (Left Pane) |
| 4. Find Settings | Scroll to "Display options for this worksheet". | Excel Options Dialog (Right Pane) |
| 5. Verify Visibility | Ensure "Show gridlines" is checked. | Display options for this worksheet |
| 6. Set Color | Click the "Gridline color" box/dropdown and select a new color. | Display options for this worksheet |
After selecting your desired color, click OK at the bottom of the Excel Options dialog box to apply the changes. The gridlines on the selected worksheet(s) will immediately update to the new color.
This method only changes the color of the default gridlines. If you want to change the color of borders you have manually added to cells, you would use the Border options available in the Home tab, within the Font group.
