How to Change the Color of a Google Doc

Changing the color of your Google Docs can give your document a fresh, visually appealing look. Whether you want to highlight specific sections, change the background color, or simply add some style to your work, Google Docs offers easy tools to do so. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to change the color of your Google Docs effectively.

Steps to Change the Color of a Google Doc

1. Open Your Google Doc

Start by opening the Google Doc you want to edit. If you don't have one yet, you can create a new document by going to Google Docs and clicking on the "+ Blank" option.

2. Select the Area You Want to Change Color

Decide which part of your document you want to change the color of:

1. Page Color : This changes the color of the entire page.
2. Text Color : This changes the color of selected text.
3. Highlight Color : This highlights selected text with a background color.

3. Changing the Background Color

1. Click on the "File" menu in the top left corner.
2. Select "Page setup" from the dropdown.
3. In the Page setup window, find the "Page color" option.
4. Click on the color box next to "Page color" to open the color palette.
5. Choose your desired color or click "Custom" to create a unique color.
6. Click "OK" to apply the changes.

Your document's background will now display the selected color.

4. Changing the Text Color

1. Highlight the text you want to change.
2. Click on the text color icon (a letter "A" with a colored line under it) in the toolbar at the top.
3. Select a color from the palette, or click "Custom" to create your own.
4. The selected text will instantly change to the chosen color.

5. Highlighting Text

1. Highlight the text you want to emphasize.
2. Click on the highlight color icon (a highlighter pen) in the toolbar.
3. Choose a color from the options provided.
4. The background behind the selected text will now be highlighted in the color you chose.

6. Resetting Colors

If you want to reset the colors:

1. For text color or highlighting, select the text again and choose "None" from the color palette.
2. For the background color, go back to the "Page setup" menu and choose "White" or another neutral color.

7. Saving and Sharing Your Document

Once you're satisfied with the color changes, make sure to save your document. Google Docs automatically saves your work, but you can also download the document in different formats or share it with others.

FAQs

1. Can I change the color of just one page in Google Docs?

Unfortunately, Google Docs does not currently support changing the background color of individual pages. The color change will apply to the entire document.

2. How do I customize a color in Google Docs?

In the color palette, there is an option for "Custom." Clicking this allows you to enter specific color codes or use sliders to create a custom color.

3. Can I use a gradient as my background in Google Docs?

Google Docs does not support gradients for page backgrounds. For more advanced designs, you may want to create your gradient in another program (like Google Drawings) and then insert it as an image into your document.

4. Why doesn't my custom color show up correctly when I print?

Colors might look different when printed due to variations in printer settings and paper type. It's a good idea to print a test page to ensure the colors appear as expected.

5. How can I change the text color of the entire document?

To change the text color throughout your document, press Ctrl+A (or Cmd+A on Mac) to select all text, then choose a new color from the text color icon.