You can easily change the background color of your Excel table using the Table Tools Design tab and the Shading option.
When working with an Excel table, you have specific tools available to customize its appearance, including its color scheme. Unlike simply filling cells with color, changing the table color using the built-in tools applies formatting across the designated table range.
Steps to Change Excel Table Background Color
To modify the background color of your Excel table, follow these straightforward steps:
- Select a Cell: Begin by clicking on any cell within the Excel table you wish to format. Selecting a cell activates the special Table Tools tabs in the Excel ribbon.
- Access Table Tools Design: Go to the Table Tools tab that appears, and then click on the Design tab. This tab contains various options for customizing your table.
- Find the Table Styles Group: Within the Design tab, locate the Table Styles group. This group contains options related to the overall look and feel of your table, including colors and formatting.
- Click Shading: In the Table Styles group, click the arrow located next to the Shading option.
- Point to Table Background: From the Shading options that appear, point your mouse to Table Background.
- Choose Your Color:
- Click the color that you want from the palette provided.
- Alternatively, to choose no background color, click No Fill.
By following these steps, you can quickly update the main background color applied to your Excel table, distinct from standard cell filling or table style presets.
This method specifically targets the background fill applied through the table's design features, offering a structured way to control its appearance. Remember that changing the table background color using this method is often part of applying or modifying the overall table style.
