Add, change, or delete the background color in Word
Add or Change the background of a document with pre-selected or custom colors, fill effects like gradient, texture, or patters, or use a picture.
Dark Mode in Word - Microsoft Support
Select Switch Modes to change the page background color. Word will remember the state of this toggle for future Dark Mode sessions.
Change a theme and make it the default in Word or Excel
Click the button next to the theme color you want to change (for example, Accent 1 or Hyperlink), and then pick a color under Theme Colors. To create your own color, click More Colors, and then pick a color on the Standard tab, or enter numbers or select a color on the Custom tab.
Apply shading to words or paragraphs - Microsoft Support
Select the word or paragraph that you want to apply shading to. On the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, click the arrow next to Shading . Under Theme Colors , click the color that you want to use to shade your selection.
Change the look and feel of Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Support
To change the color of your Microsoft 365 apps: Open a Microsoft 365 application, like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. In the top left, select File > Options > General > Office Theme .
Add a color or pattern behind a group of objects, an entire page, …
On the Page Design tab, in the Page Background group, click Background. Point to the background that you want, and then do one of the following: To add the color or pattern to only the current page, click the color or gradient you want.
Style your documents - Microsoft Support
The Format Background feature in Word can be useful for customizing the appearance of your documents and making them more visually appealing. You can change the background color of your documents or add ruled lines or grid lines to your page to help guide your ink.
Change the color of fills, lines, and borders - Microsoft Support
You can select a new color from the standard color palette, or you can select a custom color that you can define by using the RGB, HSL, or CMYK color model. You can also select a PANTONE® color.
Insert a background Picture or image in Word - Microsoft Support
Add or change a background image or watermark. Go to Design or Layout, and select Watermark.
Print background color or image - Microsoft Support
If you’ve added a background color or image to your document and you want to print it like that, be sure that the following setting is on: Go to File > Options . Select Display .