What To Know
- One of the most common formatting options is changing the background color of the document.
- Click on the “Page Layout” tab located at the top of the ribbon.
- Add the “Page Color” command to the toolbar by selecting it from the list of commands and clicking “Add”.
Microsoft Word is a widely used word processing software that allows users to create and edit documents. One of the most common formatting options is changing the background color of the document. By default, the background color is white, but it can be changed to any color desired. This blog post will provide a comprehensive guide on how to make Microsoft Word background white.
Method 1: Using the Page Color Option
1. Open the document in Microsoft Word.
2. Click on the “Design” tab located at the top of the ribbon.
3. In the “Page Background” group, click on the “Page Color” drop-down menu.
4. Select “White” from the list of colors.
5. Click on “OK” to apply the changes.
Method 2: Using the Format Background Option
1. Open the document in Microsoft Word.
2. Click on the “Page Layout” tab located at the top of the ribbon.
3. In the “Page Setup” group, click on the “Page Color” drop-down menu.
4. Select “White” from the list of colors.
5. Click on “OK” to apply the changes.
Method 3: Using the Quick Access Toolbar
1. Customize the Quick Access Toolbar by right-clicking on it and selecting “Customize Quick Access Toolbar“.
2. Add the “Page Color” command to the toolbar by selecting it from the list of commands and clicking “Add”.
3. Click on the “Page Color” button on the Quick Access Toolbar.
4. Select “White” from the list of colors.
5. Click on “OK” to apply the changes.
Method 4: Using the Keyboard Shortcut
1. Open the document in Microsoft Word.
2. Press “Ctrl” + “A” to select the entire document.
3. Press “Ctrl” + “Shift” + “W” to open the “Page Color” dialog box.
4. Select “White” from the list of colors.
5. Click on “OK” to apply the changes.
Method 5: Using VBA
1. Open the document in Microsoft Word.
2. Press “Alt” + “F11” to open the VBA editor.
3. Insert a new module by clicking on “Insert” > “Module”.
4. Paste the following code into the module:
“`vba
Sub MakeBackgroundWhite()
ActiveDocument.PageSetup.BackGround = RGB(255, 255, 255)
End Sub
“`
5. Run the macro by pressing “F5”.
Method 6: Using a Template
1. Create a new document in Microsoft Word.
2. Change the background color to white using any of the methods described above.
3. Save the document as a template.
4. Open the document you want to change the background color of.
5. Click on the “File” tab located at the top of the ribbon.
6. Select “New” from the left-hand menu.
7. Click on the “My Templates” tab located at the top of the window.
8. Select the template you created earlier.
9. Click on “Create” to open the document with the white background.
Method 7: Using a Custom XML Part
1. Open the document in Microsoft Word.
2. Click on the “Developer” tab located at the top of the ribbon.
3. Click on the “XML” button in the “XML” group.
4. Click on “Insert” > “Custom XML Part“.
5. Enter the following XML code into the “XML” field:
“`xml
<w:wordDocument xmlns:w=”http://schemas.openxmlformats.org/wordprocessingml/2006/main” xmlns_r=”http://schemas.openxmlformats.org/officeDocument/2006/relationships”>
“`
6. Click on “OK” to insert the custom XML part.
7. Save the document.
In a nutshell: Making Your Word Documents Shine
By following the steps outlined in this comprehensive guide, you can easily make the background of your Microsoft Word documents white.
