Learn how to change the page background color in Microsoft Word. Plus, learn how to print documents with their background color. We will also look at a workaround to add background colors to specific pages.

These steps apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.

If you’re on a Mac, please see /”How to Change the Page Background Color in Word for Mac/” https://youtu.be/D_siz6NuJ-k.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:47 How to Change the Page Background Color
02:05 How to Print Documents with a Page Background Color
03:28 Workaround to Change the Page Background Color on Specific Pages

Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Change the Page Background Color in Microsoft Word
https://erinwrightwriting.com/page-background-color-in-microsoft-word/

Related Resources
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How to Insert & Modify Images in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/Lgd2QR0ltic

How to Change Page Orientation in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
https://youtu.be/gf1CuytoIEI

How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

Microsoft Word Basics (Playlist)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjSD2TjOVB2ApKrX2iEq0kX

Please visit my website at https://erinwrightwriting.com for more writing-related software tutorials.

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