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A reader recently wrote and inquired: "Why does my calendar look like a patchwork quilt with different colors? I know it is most likely related to color categories on appointments, but why are only some of the dates shaded when I use color ... categories on all of the appointments?" My Reply: When you add a color category to a timed appointment, the background of the appointment is shaded in Day/Week/Month view. When you add a color category to an all day event, the entire day may or may not be shaded. What you select in the Show time as field will control the coloring. When set to Busy, the ... (view more)