When you open numbers and select a table style, the templates have alternating row colors like blue, light blue, blue …. How do I make my own sheets with alternating row colors, where both rows have a different shade? I know I can go under format and check alternating rows, but that doesn't allow me to control the color of the other rows. Thanks for your suggestions/advice!
Hi xi545,
Try this before you enter any data.
Colour the first two rows manually (not with the "Alternating Row Colour" feature).
Select the cells in the first two rows and hover the cursor over the bottom of the selection to see the yellow dot (Fill Handle).
Drag the Fill Handle down
The Fill Handle will also fill down any data, so try this with a new document and Save as Template for future use.
Regards,
Ian.
Hi xi545,
Try this before you enter any data.
Colour the first two rows manually (not with the "Alternating Row Colour" feature).
Select the cells in the first two rows and hover the cursor over the bottom of the selection to see the yellow dot (Fill Handle).
Drag the Fill Handle down
The Fill Handle will also fill down any data, so try this with a new document and Save as Template for future use.
Regards,
Ian.
xi545 wrote:
where both rows have a different shade?
It seems you can only change the alternate color, not the color of both.
SG
You're right. I imported an excel file with multi colored rows, and Numbers was able to continue the pattern. Anyway, thanks for the answer.
Thanks! I posted a similar question on MacMost, and they suggested that I use a shape behind the table to achieve that effect also.
How do I control the alternating colors in a numbers sheet?
