There are many things that one can do to improve the appearance and presentation of spreadsheets. Changing the format of numeric data, adding shading and borders, and merging cells are just a few of the editing methods one can use to improve the appearance of spreadsheets.

The formatting toolbar contains many features that can be used to edit the appearance of spreadsheets. These are explained below:

• Font Typeface - Change the typeface of the font in a selected cell(s). To change font typeface for multiple cells, select the cells and then change the typeface.
• Font Size - Change the size of the font in a selected cell(s). To change font size for multiple cells, select the cells and then change the typeface. To change font size for multiple cells, select the cells and then change the size.
• Font Style - Change the font to bold, italicize, or underline. To change font typeface for multiple cells, select the cells and then change the typeface.
• Alignment - Change the alignment of certain cells to either left, right or centered aligned. Select the cell(s) and click one of the buttons.
• Merge Cells - Merge several cells into one cell. Select the cells desired and then click on the Merge Cell button.
• Number Format - Change the appearance of data into currency ($), percent (%), or comma (.00) style. Select the desired cells and click on one of the buttons.
• Decimal Places - Increase or decrease the number of decimal places. Select the cell or cells and click on one of the buttons.
• Borders - Add borders to a selected cell(s). Click on a cell or highlight several cells and click the border button. If you want variation in the borders' appearance, click the down arrow to bring a dropdown menu and click on your preferred style.
• Fill Color - Add a fill color to a cell(s). Select the cell or cells and click on the Fill Color button. If you want another color, click on the down arrow next to the button to open another menu of colors.
• Font Color - Change color of the font in an existing cell(s). Select the cell(s) and click on the Font Color button. If the color is not what you wanted, click on the down arrow.