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[lynbrown]

I am putting together spreadsheet for first time in years. How do I shade the different columns in different shades of grey?

[Buenchico]

You've not told us which program you're using, so I'll have to assume that it's Excel.

See here:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/excel-help/apply-or-remove-cell-shading-HP005202607.aspx

[Peaspeculiars]

Hiya, Highlight the section you want, then at the top toolbar there is a 'Bucket' symbol which looks like it is tipping. Click on this, select your colour & hey presto :o)

[Old_Geezer]

You're looking for the "format cell" edit menu option.

[ChuckFickens]

What version of office?

Latter version then the option to format as a table will be your friend...

[boxtops]

I highlight the column of cells, then click on the Theme Colour button (on my version of Excel) and click on the one I want.

[lynbrown]

thanks all, as ever, very helpful