How to Highlight Cells in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Highlight Cells in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the cells you wish to highlight.
After that, tap the drop-down arrow next to the 'Fill Color' option.
Choose your preferred color from the available options.
After completing these steps, the selected cells will be highlighted instantly.
Quick answer: To highlight cells in Microsoft Excel, first find and select the cells you wish to highlight. Next, tap the drop-down arrow next to the Fill Color option and choose your preferred color from the available options. The selected cells will then be highlighted instantly.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Easily format your data in Microsoft by selecting cells, choosing a fill color from the menu, and applying instant cell highlights. This guide shows how to highlight Cells in Microsoft Excel in 4 steps, starting with "Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the cells you wish to highlight" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected cells will be highlighted instantly". 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 highlight Cells in Microsoft Excel?
4 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 Import Excel Data into Microsoft Access Database, How to indent in microsoft excel and How to Insert a Chart in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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