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Figure 5.26: Formatting Cells 4. You can use the various options available under the Font, Font Effects and Alignment tabs to specify various formatting attributes for the selected text. Similarly, for assigning formatting attributes to numbers, you can select from a number of pre-defined formats available on the Numbers tab page or define a new one based on your preferences. The Format Cells dialogue box also provides you with options to add smart borders and vibrant backgrounds to your spreadsheet. It also allows you to select a background colour, from a spectrum of colours, for your otherwise bland and dull spreadsheet. Define the specifications and click OK to apply the formatting effects.
Figure 5.27: Defining Formatting Attributes 5. After you have selected formatting attributes for the selected cell range, you may get a result similar to this one.