Cant format my Excel doc

karthic_85 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-29-08, 05:33

I have received a xls from my friend,
icant format (bold or italize)by clicking the icon on tool bar or using the short cut

but if i change the font to same font using dropdown in tool bar it works

what may be the problem
can any one help?

stuschmied · #2 (**permalink**) 06-06-08, 13:38

Is the workbook or the cell protected? Is the file 'read-only'? These are the first things that come to mind? Is the toobar 'greyed' out?

:-)Stu