Apply Borders
Microsoft Excel offers you to apply border to the selected cells. To apply the border, open the Format Cells Dialog Box by right clicking the cell. Find the option for “Select the Border Style” under Border Tab as shown below in the screenshot.
You can also apply border by using the option of “Apply Borders” listed in Font Group under Home Tab.
Apply Shading
Excel also allows you to add shades to the cell. To add shade, use the option “ Select the Color” listed in Font Group under Home Tab.