How to change the Background Color in Word 2013

Description: Microsoft Word provides a variety of options to change colors of not only text but also the backgrounds. This article will show you how to change the color of the page background in Microsoft Word 2013.

  1. From the User Interface in Windows 8 click on the Word 2013 Icon.
    Windows Desktop, Word Icon
  2. Click on the Design Tab.
    Word 2013, Design Tab
  3. Click on the Page Color button.
    Page Color Button
  4. Select your color from the choices provided or click on More Colors for more shades and choices as shown below.
    Color Choices
  5. Click on OK when finished.

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