Change Symbol Styles
Method 1 - Flowchart Editor (Standard Edition only)
See the Flowchart Editor section for more details.
Method 2 - Apply Default Styles
Use the Apply Styles tool if you want to apply the default style as listed in the settings dialog.
Method 3 - Format Painter
If a symbol (or flow line) exists on the worksheet having the style you want, then:
| 1. | Click on the border of symbol whose style you want to copy. |
| 2. | Click the Format Painter button  . |
| 3. | Click on the target symbol, and the style will be applied. |
Method 4 - Manual Formatting
Here are some instructions for setting the fill color when using the Basic Edition.
Excel 2000-2003
| • | Right-click on the symbol and select "Format Autoshape" from the context menu. |
| • | On the Format AutoShape dialog, click the "Colors and Lines" tab. |
| • | In the Fill section, there is a "Color" drop down. Click it and select a new color. |
| • | Click OK to apply the fill color. |
Excel 2007-2010
| • | Click on the symbol to select it. |
| • | Click on the tab labeled "Format" that appears on the ribbon. |
| • | In the "Shape Styles" section, there is a clickable gallery of fill styles. |
If you prefer a custom fill color in Excel 2007 or 2010, try this:
| • | Right-click on the symbol and select "Format Shape". |
| • | On the Format Shape dialog, select "Fill" from the left column. |
| • | Click the "Color" dropdown to select a new fill color. |
Note: If you click on the center of a symbol, you will usually select the text instead of the symbol itself, which is why clicking the border is recommended.
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