Question
How do I format individual columns in Excel?
Answer
On the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, you click the arrow on Shape Effects, point to Shadow, and then rest the pointer on the different shadow styles in the list. You can see a preview of the shadows as you rest the pointer on each style. When you see one you like, select it.
Next, you click on one of the columns to select all three of those columns and follow the same steps.
There are more options in Shape Styles that you can choose from. For example, click Shape Fill, where you can add a gradient or a texture to the columns. Click Shape Outline to add an outline around the columns. And Shape Effects offers more than shadows. For example you can add bevel effects, preset and soft edges to columns, or even make columns glow.
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