Word: Change background color - how it works

In Word, you can change the background color of a page and do not necessarily have to use the white background. This can refresh the look of a presentation or printout, for example. We show you exactly how to do this.

Change background color in Word 2007

1. Open a Word document and click on the "Page layout" tab.
2. Here you will find the "Page Color" button, with which you can either select a color or mix a new color.
3. If you move the mouse over the miniature palette, the sheet is already colored in the preview. So you can still fine-tune it.

Change background color in Word 2010/2013

1. First open the Word document and click on the "Draft" tab.
2. On the far right you will find the "Page color" tile. Here you can select a color from the palette or make a more precise selection using "other colors".
3. The same applies here: if you move the mouse over individual colors, a preview will already be shown on the paper.

Change word background - so it'll work

You can also change the design color of Word itself:

1. Click the Microsoft icon in the upper left corner and select "Word Options."
2. Here you can select a color scheme in the first menu "Frequently used" (see picture).

Tip: You can also spice up your Word document with the text by underlining it in color.