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    format the background colour of a data validation list

    Hi.

    I have created a list through the data validation way. I have then linked it to a graph.

    Is it possible to format the background of the list to the same as my sheet background?

    If so, how do i do it?


    Thanks.

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    Re: format the background colour of a data validation list

    Have you tried selecting the list cells and picked the 'No Fill' from the Font area of the Ribbon
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    Re: format the background colour of a data validation list

    Hi.

    Unfortunately, i cant select any of this ribbon. It doesnt allow me to. Im not sure if its possible?

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    Re: format the background colour of a data validation list

    Ah, sorry, I see you're still on Excel 2007 before the Ribbon was introduced.

    Nevertheless for 'Ribbon' read Menu. Excel 2007 will have somewhere in its menu tabs, probably a View Tab, a cell formatting option that allows you to pick 'no fill' - or whatever 2007 refers to it as.

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    Re: format the background colour of a data validation list

    I don't believe you can change the white background of the data validation dropdown list.

    With VBA and activex combo box, which you can change background colour of, you might be able to fashion something.
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