Office Background Color with Dark Theme
I have recently changed to a dark theme in Windows 7.
This mostly works nicely, but the problem is the page backgrounds in Word and Excel (2010) become dark, too. I don't want that, because I want what I see on the screen to correspond to how a printed page will look. Also, the dark page background doesn't work well with text colors, etc., in existing documents.
Is there anyway to make Word and Excel display a white page background by default, no matter the system settings?
Changing the normal template was recommended for Word, but it doesn't seem to work. Also, that would only work for new documents I created, anyway.
Thanks for your help.
Update: I want to keep the Windows window color dark. Otherwise, things such as Explorer have a white background, too, which kind of ruins a dark theme. I just don't want this to apply to Office documents. It seems like a reasonable request to want to distinguish between the two: Office documents are not part of the Windows user interface; they are documents.
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I have recently changed to a dark theme in Windows 7.
This mostly works nicely, but the problem is the page backgrounds in Word and Excel (2010) become dark, too. I don't want that, because I want what I see on the screen to correspond to how a printed page will look. Also, the dark page background doesn't work well with text colors, etc., in existing documents.
Is there anyway to make Word and Excel display a white page background by default, no matter the system settings?
Changing the normal template was recommended for Word, but it doesn't seem to work. Also, that would only work for new documents I created, anyway.
Thanks for your help.
Update: I want to keep the Windows window color dark. Otherwise, things such as Explorer have a white background, too, which kind of ruins a dark theme. I just don't want this to apply to Office documents. It seems like a reasonable request to want to distinguish between the two: Office documents are not part of the Windows user interface; they are documents.
windows-7 microsoft-office microsoft-office-2010
asked Mar 24 '14 at 9:55
dan1111dan1111
10516
What do you mean a dark theme changes the paper color?
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 9:59
@Raystafarian, I mean that I don't want Word to have a dark background. I want it to stay white, so it corresponds to what a printed page would look like.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 11:48
So you mean the theme (color scheme) for office? Like if you go toword optionsand pick blue/silver/black? Maybe some screen shots would help. How did you apply the windows theme? Word has never had a white background window in 2010
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 12:27
@Raystafarian, no the problem is the page background becomes dark. Sorry if that wasn't clear.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 12:45
That was my first question, the paper isn't white? A screenshot might help.
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 12:45
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I have recently changed to a dark theme in Windows 7.
This mostly works nicely, but the problem is the page backgrounds in Word and Excel (2010) become dark, too. I don't want that, because I want what I see on the screen to correspond to how a printed page will look. Also, the dark page background doesn't work well with text colors, etc., in existing documents.
Is there anyway to make Word and Excel display a white page background by default, no matter the system settings?
Changing the normal template was recommended for Word, but it doesn't seem to work. Also, that would only work for new documents I created, anyway.
Thanks for your help.
Update: I want to keep the Windows window color dark. Otherwise, things such as Explorer have a white background, too, which kind of ruins a dark theme. I just don't want this to apply to Office documents. It seems like a reasonable request to want to distinguish between the two: Office documents are not part of the Windows user interface; they are documents.
windows-7 microsoft-office microsoft-office-2010
asked Mar 24 '14 at 9:55
dan1111dan1111
10516
I have recently changed to a dark theme in Windows 7.
This mostly works nicely, but the problem is the page backgrounds in Word and Excel (2010) become dark, too. I don't want that, because I want what I see on the screen to correspond to how a printed page will look. Also, the dark page background doesn't work well with text colors, etc., in existing documents.
Is there anyway to make Word and Excel display a white page background by default, no matter the system settings?
Changing the normal template was recommended for Word, but it doesn't seem to work. Also, that would only work for new documents I created, anyway.
Thanks for your help.
Update: I want to keep the Windows window color dark. Otherwise, things such as Explorer have a white background, too, which kind of ruins a dark theme. I just don't want this to apply to Office documents. It seems like a reasonable request to want to distinguish between the two: Office documents are not part of the Windows user interface; they are documents.
windows-7 microsoft-office microsoft-office-2010
windows-7 microsoft-office microsoft-office-2010
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asked Mar 24 '14 at 9:55
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edited Mar 24 '14 at 12:42
dan1111
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What do you mean a dark theme changes the paper color?
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 9:59
@Raystafarian, I mean that I don't want Word to have a dark background. I want it to stay white, so it corresponds to what a printed page would look like.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 11:48
So you mean the theme (color scheme) for office? Like if you go toword optionsand pick blue/silver/black? Maybe some screen shots would help. How did you apply the windows theme? Word has never had a white background window in 2010
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 12:27
@Raystafarian, no the problem is the page background becomes dark. Sorry if that wasn't clear.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 12:45
That was my first question, the paper isn't white? A screenshot might help.
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 12:45
|
show 1 more comment
What do you mean a dark theme changes the paper color?
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 9:59
@Raystafarian, I mean that I don't want Word to have a dark background. I want it to stay white, so it corresponds to what a printed page would look like.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 11:48
So you mean the theme (color scheme) for office? Like if you go toword optionsand pick blue/silver/black? Maybe some screen shots would help. How did you apply the windows theme? Word has never had a white background window in 2010
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 12:27
@Raystafarian, no the problem is the page background becomes dark. Sorry if that wasn't clear.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 12:45
That was my first question, the paper isn't white? A screenshot might help.
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 12:45
What do you mean a dark theme changes the paper color?
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 9:59
What do you mean a dark theme changes the paper color?
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 9:59
@Raystafarian, I mean that I don't want Word to have a dark background. I want it to stay white, so it corresponds to what a printed page would look like.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 11:48
@Raystafarian, I mean that I don't want Word to have a dark background. I want it to stay white, so it corresponds to what a printed page would look like.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 11:48
So you mean the theme (color scheme) for office? Like if you go to
word options and pick blue/silver/black? Maybe some screen shots would help. How did you apply the windows theme? Word has never had a white background window in 2010– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 12:27
So you mean the theme (color scheme) for office? Like if you go to
word options and pick blue/silver/black? Maybe some screen shots would help. How did you apply the windows theme? Word has never had a white background window in 2010– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 12:27
@Raystafarian, no the problem is the page background becomes dark. Sorry if that wasn't clear.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 12:45
@Raystafarian, no the problem is the page background becomes dark. Sorry if that wasn't clear.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 12:45
That was my first question, the paper isn't white? A screenshot might help.
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 12:45
That was my first question, the paper isn't white? A screenshot might help.
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 12:45
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Using a high contrast theme will require you to adjust the properties manually.
- Go to
Control PanelAppearance and PersonalizationPersonalization
- At the bottom of the window click
Window Color
- In the
Item:drop-down chooseWindow
- To the right choose what color you want under
Color 1:
- Click
Apply, thenOK
Note: This image is for reference only. Yours will look different.
Now when you open Word or Excel the background should be the color you chose.
answered Mar 24 '14 at 11:40
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.6k44492
Thanks, but I know about this. The problem is, I want the window color to be dark, just not in Word or Excel. Editing question to clarify this.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 11:49
Yep, that would have been nice to know before I answered.
– CharlieRB
Mar 24 '14 at 11:54
add a comment |
option allows you to change the background color to whatever you would like. Keep in mind that the color you choose is a part of the document and is visible when sharing the file. It does not show up when printed, however.
- Make sure the Page Layout tab (Word 2007 and Word 2010); or Design
tab (Word 2013 and Word 2016) of the ribbon is displayed. - Click the Page Color tool within the Page Background group. Word displays a palette of colors from which you can choose.
- Choose the color you would like to use for your background.
edited Jan 24 at 22:57
KAE
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answered Jan 24 at 16:10
Roberto LayjaRoberto Layja
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By 'option', do you mean 'Word > Option'?
– KAE
Jan 24 at 20:54
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Using a high contrast theme will require you to adjust the properties manually.
- Go to
Control PanelAppearance and PersonalizationPersonalization
- At the bottom of the window click
Window Color
- In the
Item:drop-down chooseWindow
- To the right choose what color you want under
Color 1:
- Click
Apply, thenOK
Note: This image is for reference only. Yours will look different.
Now when you open Word or Excel the background should be the color you chose.
answered Mar 24 '14 at 11:40
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.6k44492
Thanks, but I know about this. The problem is, I want the window color to be dark, just not in Word or Excel. Editing question to clarify this.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 11:49
Yep, that would have been nice to know before I answered.
– CharlieRB
Mar 24 '14 at 11:54
add a comment |
Using a high contrast theme will require you to adjust the properties manually.
- Go to
Control PanelAppearance and PersonalizationPersonalization
- At the bottom of the window click
Window Color
- In the
Item:drop-down chooseWindow
- To the right choose what color you want under
Color 1:
- Click
Apply, thenOK
Note: This image is for reference only. Yours will look different.
Now when you open Word or Excel the background should be the color you chose.
answered Mar 24 '14 at 11:40
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.6k44492
Thanks, but I know about this. The problem is, I want the window color to be dark, just not in Word or Excel. Editing question to clarify this.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 11:49
Yep, that would have been nice to know before I answered.
– CharlieRB
Mar 24 '14 at 11:54
add a comment |
Using a high contrast theme will require you to adjust the properties manually.
- Go to
Control PanelAppearance and PersonalizationPersonalization
- At the bottom of the window click
Window Color
- In the
Item:drop-down chooseWindow
- To the right choose what color you want under
Color 1:
- Click
Apply, thenOK
Note: This image is for reference only. Yours will look different.
Now when you open Word or Excel the background should be the color you chose.
answered Mar 24 '14 at 11:40
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.6k44492
Using a high contrast theme will require you to adjust the properties manually.
- Go to
Control PanelAppearance and PersonalizationPersonalization
- At the bottom of the window click
Window Color
- In the
Item:drop-down chooseWindow
- To the right choose what color you want under
Color 1:
- Click
Apply, thenOK
Note: This image is for reference only. Yours will look different.
Now when you open Word or Excel the background should be the color you chose.
answered Mar 24 '14 at 11:40
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.6k44492
answered Mar 24 '14 at 11:40
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.6k44492
answered Mar 24 '14 at 11:40
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.6k44492
answered Mar 24 '14 at 11:40
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.6k44492
20.6k44492
Thanks, but I know about this. The problem is, I want the window color to be dark, just not in Word or Excel. Editing question to clarify this.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 11:49
Yep, that would have been nice to know before I answered.
– CharlieRB
Mar 24 '14 at 11:54
add a comment |
Thanks, but I know about this. The problem is, I want the window color to be dark, just not in Word or Excel. Editing question to clarify this.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 11:49
Yep, that would have been nice to know before I answered.
– CharlieRB
Mar 24 '14 at 11:54
Thanks, but I know about this. The problem is, I want the window color to be dark, just not in Word or Excel. Editing question to clarify this.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 11:49
Thanks, but I know about this. The problem is, I want the window color to be dark, just not in Word or Excel. Editing question to clarify this.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 11:49
Yep, that would have been nice to know before I answered.
– CharlieRB
Mar 24 '14 at 11:54
Yep, that would have been nice to know before I answered.
– CharlieRB
Mar 24 '14 at 11:54
add a comment |
option allows you to change the background color to whatever you would like. Keep in mind that the color you choose is a part of the document and is visible when sharing the file. It does not show up when printed, however.
- Make sure the Page Layout tab (Word 2007 and Word 2010); or Design
tab (Word 2013 and Word 2016) of the ribbon is displayed. - Click the Page Color tool within the Page Background group. Word displays a palette of colors from which you can choose.
- Choose the color you would like to use for your background.
edited Jan 24 at 22:57
KAE
75141530
answered Jan 24 at 16:10
Roberto LayjaRoberto Layja
1
By 'option', do you mean 'Word > Option'?
– KAE
Jan 24 at 20:54
add a comment |
option allows you to change the background color to whatever you would like. Keep in mind that the color you choose is a part of the document and is visible when sharing the file. It does not show up when printed, however.
- Make sure the Page Layout tab (Word 2007 and Word 2010); or Design
tab (Word 2013 and Word 2016) of the ribbon is displayed. - Click the Page Color tool within the Page Background group. Word displays a palette of colors from which you can choose.
- Choose the color you would like to use for your background.
edited Jan 24 at 22:57
KAE
75141530
answered Jan 24 at 16:10
Roberto LayjaRoberto Layja
1
By 'option', do you mean 'Word > Option'?
– KAE
Jan 24 at 20:54
add a comment |
option allows you to change the background color to whatever you would like. Keep in mind that the color you choose is a part of the document and is visible when sharing the file. It does not show up when printed, however.
- Make sure the Page Layout tab (Word 2007 and Word 2010); or Design
tab (Word 2013 and Word 2016) of the ribbon is displayed. - Click the Page Color tool within the Page Background group. Word displays a palette of colors from which you can choose.
- Choose the color you would like to use for your background.
edited Jan 24 at 22:57
KAE
75141530
answered Jan 24 at 16:10
Roberto LayjaRoberto Layja
1
option allows you to change the background color to whatever you would like. Keep in mind that the color you choose is a part of the document and is visible when sharing the file. It does not show up when printed, however.
- Make sure the Page Layout tab (Word 2007 and Word 2010); or Design
tab (Word 2013 and Word 2016) of the ribbon is displayed. - Click the Page Color tool within the Page Background group. Word displays a palette of colors from which you can choose.
- Choose the color you would like to use for your background.
edited Jan 24 at 22:57
KAE
75141530
answered Jan 24 at 16:10
Roberto LayjaRoberto Layja
1
edited Jan 24 at 22:57
KAE
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edited Jan 24 at 22:57
KAE
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edited Jan 24 at 22:57
KAE
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75141530
answered Jan 24 at 16:10
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answered Jan 24 at 16:10
Roberto LayjaRoberto Layja
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answered Jan 24 at 16:10
Roberto LayjaRoberto Layja
1
1
By 'option', do you mean 'Word > Option'?
– KAE
Jan 24 at 20:54
add a comment |
By 'option', do you mean 'Word > Option'?
– KAE
Jan 24 at 20:54
By 'option', do you mean 'Word > Option'?
– KAE
Jan 24 at 20:54
By 'option', do you mean 'Word > Option'?
– KAE
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What do you mean a dark theme changes the paper color?
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 9:59
@Raystafarian, I mean that I don't want Word to have a dark background. I want it to stay white, so it corresponds to what a printed page would look like.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 11:48
So you mean the theme (color scheme) for office? Like if you go to
word optionsand pick blue/silver/black? Maybe some screen shots would help. How did you apply the windows theme? Word has never had a white background window in 2010– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 12:27
@Raystafarian, no the problem is the page background becomes dark. Sorry if that wasn't clear.
– dan1111
Mar 24 '14 at 12:45
That was my first question, the paper isn't white? A screenshot might help.
– Raystafarian
Mar 24 '14 at 12:45