Customize task cells

Question:     

I want to color the individual entries in my main column.  How is this done? 

 

 

Answer:

 

  1. First select the task row.

  2. Click once more to select the individual cell.  The toolbar changes to 

  3. The toolbar changes to Current Object:Cell

  4. Set the cell color.

  5. Pick the line type and choose which border lines to draw by clicking the lines in the square: