Assist Pro+ / Templates and Present

Shade Rows

Shade every other row for readability.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Templates and Present → Other → Shade Rows

Part of Assist Pro+. Eligible tools can also be selected through Assist Pro’s 30-tool Vault allowance. Check the Vault for availability.

Open the tool and follow its prompts. Use a copy of your workbook when trying an action for the first time, then check the result.

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Practical guidance

Use this tool in your workflow.

How to use

Prepare and select the relevant range, worksheet or table in the intended workbook. On Assist Pro + › Templates and Present › Other, choose Shade Rows to shade every other row for readability. Inspect the output and save the workbook after confirming it looks right.

Best use case

Adding alternating shading to improve readability.

Everyday Excel

Speeds preparing clean, readable report layouts when you need to shade every other row for readability.

Accounting and audit

Improves workpaper presentation and reviewer readability by helping shade every other row for readability.