How to Use Color in Word 2007

Microsoft Word 2007 contains several features for advanced word processing functionality. In Microsoft Word 2007, users are able to manipulate fonts, print to custom-sized pages, insert graphics and embed links. Heightening the aesthetic appeal of your documents, color options are also available. With the right know-how, you can change font colors, highlight text and add colorized backgrounds.

Instructions

1. Click and drag your cursor over text that you want to colorize or highlight.

2. Click on the "Font Color" drop-down arrow, located on the "Home Tab." The "Font Color" option is indicated with an "A" icon underlined by red text. A series of color options appear on screen. Click to select the desired color.

3. Click on the "Text Highlight Color" drop-down arrow, indicated by a yellow highlighter icon and the text "AB." Select a color from the list of options to highlight your text.

4. Click on the "Page Layout" tab.

5. Click on the "Page Color" drop-down box, labeled with a paint can icon.

6. Select a color from the list of options to change your document's background color.

References

• "Word 2007: The Missing Manual"; Chris Grover; 2006
• Microsoft: Apply or Remove Highlighting
• Microsoft: Insert, Change, or Remove Background Colors, Images, or Text in a Word 2007 Document