Add Shading to Cells

You can add shading to cells to call attention to them.

1. Position the mouse inside the left edge of the cell you want to shade ( changes to ) and drag to select the cell.

2. Click to display the Tables and Borders toolbar.

3. Click the Shading icon to click a shading color.

   

   Word applies the shading to the selected cells.

4. Click anywhere to cancel the selection.

5. Click to close the Tables and Borders toolbar.