How to Change Colors in Open Office

Anyone can download Open Office from the internet for free. This word processor allows users to convert their text documents into a variety of document formats. Those include Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), Rich Text Format (.rtf) and Text encoded (.txt). As with any other office software, Open Office allows you to change the color of your text. This process takes only a few seconds and can come in handy when you need to color-code your document.

Instructions

1. Open the Open Office program and go to the top of your computer screen.

2. Click on the the option that says "Format" and look through the drop down menu.

3. Select the option "Character" and wait for the Character window to open.

4. Look for the option that reads "Font Color." This is under the "Underlining" and "Strikethrough" options. Choose the color you wish to make your text and exit out of the window. Your text will now change to the color you selected.

5. Use the shortcut option to change the color of your text. On the right side of the Open Office document you'll see the letter "A" with an arrow pointing down right beside it. Under the "A" is a colored rectangle. Click on that button and choose the color you want your text to be.

References

• OpenOffice.org: Forum - Changing Default Color
• Ubuntu Forums: Change Text Color in Open Office

Resources

• OpenOffice.org