How to Color Every Other Row in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Color Every Other Row in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the rows you want to edit.
After that, go to the top menu bar and select 'Format As Table' from the available options under the Home tab.
Browse the format selections and choose one that perfectly alternates the row color.
Subsequently, tap 'OK' to confirm your request.
After completing these steps, the color the selected rows will be alternated based on your chosen format.
Quick answer: To color every other row in Microsoft Excel, first select the desired rows in your worksheet. Next, choose Format As Table from the Home tab on the top menu bar, browse and select an alternating color format, and tap OK to confirm the changes and apply the formatting.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Alternate row colors effortlessly in Microsoft Excel by selecting your data, applying a table format, and confirming the selection. This guide shows how to color Every Other Row in Microsoft Excel in 5 steps, starting with "Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the rows you want to edit" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the color the selected rows will be alternated based on y...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to color Every Other Row in Microsoft Excel?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Combine Cells in Microsoft Excel, How to Combine Microsoft Excel Data From Two Cells Into One and How to Combine Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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