When using Alternate Row Marking, users usually ask about 3 areas: data impact, printing results, and collaborator visibility; this section answers 3 common questions.
FAQ
Does Alternate Row Marking affect the data content?
- No. Alternate Row Marking is only used to improve the visual display of the worksheet.
- It does not modify the actual data stored in cells.
- It does not directly change the original cell formatting.
Will Alternate Row Marking be printed with the spreadsheet?
- By default, no. Alternate Row Marking is mainly a reading aid for on-screen viewing.
- If you need a striped effect in print, manually apply cell fill colors or a table style.
- Before printing, use print preview to confirm the final output.
Does the Alternate Row Marking setting apply to all collaborators?
- No. Alternate Row Marking is a local display setting.
- Each collaborator can turn it on or off based on personal viewing preferences.
- It does not sync a changed display state to other users.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alternate Row Marking | A visual aid that shows adjacent data rows with alternating background colors. |
| Color scheme | The display color combination used by Alternate Row Marking to adjust the reading experience. |
| Local display setting | A setting that affects the current user interface only and does not directly change file content. |