Pictures as backgroud in Excel

[fred]

Hi,


I know how to insert a picture into the spreadsheet. However, how do I make the picture as the background across columns and rows? And there is no way I can "send to back" like in PowerPoint that the picture is in the background and the number and text in the foreground.


I'm using MS Excel 2007.

 

[Luke M]

In 2003, it was Format - Sheet, Background. (Alt+o, h, b)

I'm afraid I don't have 2007, but perhaps the old keyboard shortcuts will work, or someone else can translate?

 

[fred]

Thank you very much, it works!

 

[fred]

The only strange thing is that when I do a print preview, the background is gone.

 

[Luke M]

If you want the picture to be printed (like a watermark), there's a different method. Again, I'm using 2003, so may be a little different. In page Setup, go to Header/Footer, Insert picture. Adjust size/position as needed.


You could try searching XL help file for "watermark" for further detail

 

[fred]

Thank you very much, Luke M! You have given me some idea on how to fix it.

 

[Luke M]

Glad I could help. =)