This how-to guide includes 2 topics—applying cell fill color and clearing cell fill color—and you can jump to each one from the How-to Index.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Apply Cell Fill Color | Free |
| 2 | 2. Clear Cell Fill Color | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Apply Cell Fill Color
Entry path: bottom toolbar → Tools → Home → Fill Color
- Select one or more cells that need a background color.
- Tap Tools at the bottom of the screen.
- Open Home and tap Fill Color.
- Choose the color you want from the color panel.
- If you need more options, tap ... to view more fill colors.
- The selected cells update immediately with the new background color.
Success Criteria
- Visual result: the selected cells show the new background color.
- Next action available: you can keep typing, adjust other formatting, or save the file.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if no cell is selected first, the color will not be applied to the intended area.
- Display tip: if the background color is dark, adjust the font color as needed for better readability.
2. Clear Cell Fill Color
Entry path: bottom toolbar → Tools → Home → Fill Color
- Select one or more cells whose background color you want to remove.
- Tap Tools at the bottom of the screen.
- Open Home and tap Fill Color.
- Select No Fill (∅ icon).
- The cell background returns to the default transparent state.
Success Criteria
- Visual result: the previous background color is removed and the cells return to their default appearance.
- Next action available: you can apply another color or continue editing the spreadsheet.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: choosing white fill is not the same as clearing fill color.
- Editing tip: use No Fill when you want the default transparent effect.