Use Fill Color with 3 how-to topics on Android; choose a topic from the index below and follow the steps to complete it.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Add fill color to cells | Free |
| 2 | 2. Choose more colors from the palette | Free |
| 3 | 3. Clear cell fill color | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Add fill color to cells
Entry: Home tools → Fill Color
- Select the cell range that you want to format.
- Tap Home at the bottom.
- Tap Fill Color to apply the current available fill color to the selected cells.
Success Criteria
- Visual result: The selected range shows a new background color.
- Next action available: You can keep editing data, change the color again, or save the file.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you do not select the target cells first, the color may not be applied as expected.
- Environment note: Make sure you are in an editable spreadsheet view.
2. Choose more colors from the palette
Entry: Home tools → Fill Color → Palette
- Select the cell range that you want to format.
- Tap Home at the bottom.
- Tap Fill Color.
- Tap Palette on the far right.
- Choose the color you want from the palette.
Success Criteria
- Visual result: The selected range displays the newly chosen background color.
- Next action available: You can return to the sheet, continue editing, adjust other formatting, or save the file.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you leave the palette before choosing a color, the fill will not update.
- Environment note: The visible area may vary by file content, so confirm that the correct cells are selected first.
3. Clear cell fill color
Entry: Home tools → Fill Color → No Fill
- Select the cells that already have a background color.
- Tap Home at the bottom.
- Tap Fill Color.
- Tap the ∅ no-fill icon to remove the current fill color.
Success Criteria
- Visual result: The target cells return to a no-fill state.
- Next action available: You can apply another color or continue editing the spreadsheet.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the selection includes multiple cells, confirm that all target cells are selected before clearing the fill.
- Environment note: This removes only the background color and does not delete text, numbers, or formulas.