[Solved] Table is greyed out

[David16]

In a new document in Writer, I am trying to add a table. I choose the size and insert the table, but the entire table is grey.

I can technically click in a cell and type, but I can't see what I'm typing.
Changing the table/cell background colours does nothing, they remain grey.
Changing the font colour does nothing, it remains grey.
Changing the AutoFormat of the table to a set colour scheme also does nothing. Still grey.
I have also checked that field shading is turned off and have gone into Appearance Options to uncheck all shading/filling options.

The entire table remains grey, but when I go to page preview it shows any typed text and in my chosen colours/formatting.

I have never had this problem before, and this is a new/blank document I am creating.
I currently use 4.1.14 but this problem started in a previous version, so I updated to try and fix the problem but it's still the same.

Any advice on why it's grey and suggestions on how to fix this is much appreciated...

[robleyd]

Go to Tools | Options | OpenOffice Writer | View and ensure Tables is selected under Display.

[Hagar Delest]

If no change, please upload a sample file (see: How to attach a document here).
Don't remember having seen such a problem (if it's not the display setting).

Please add [Solved] at the beginning of the title in your first post (top of the topic) with the 🖉 button if your issue has been fixed.

[David16]

Thank you robleyd

I feel stupid that it was something so simple. I can't think why this option was unselected, certainly not something I would have done intentionally.

In changing Options in Tools, I think I focused more on the options under Tables, rather than under Display. I can't believe I missed this. Thanks again