Change Background Color in Excel 2013

How to change background color of the cell in MS Excel 2013?

Explanation

To change the background color of the cell, follow the steps given below.
Step 1: Select the cell for which you need to change the background color.
Step 2: You can change the background color of the cell using two options.
Option 1:
Step 1: Click the drop down near the Fill color icon under HOME tab.
Step 2: Select the required color under Theme colors or Standard colors.
Selected cell will be changed with the chosen background color.

Option 2: Right click on the selected cell, you will get font menu. Click on the drop down near the Fill Color icon.
Option 3:
Step 1: Right click on the cell and select "Format cells..." option.

Step 2: Format cells dialog box opens. Select Fill tab. Here choose the required background color and click OK.

The background of the cell will be changed with the selected color as shown in the below image.

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