Each user would like to highlight his work somehow, so that it does not resemble any other. Fortunately, the Word text editor provides a bunch of options and special tools for this. This article will examine one of these tools. We’ll talk about how to make a background in Word. All possible methods will be analyzed, starting with how to make the background of the entire page, and ending with how to change the background behind the text. But first things first.
Change the color of the page
To begin with, we’ll figure out how to make a page background in Word using standard templates for the program itself.
First of all, of course, you need to find the appropriate tool on the top panel. It’s worth saying right away that we will use the program of 2016, so there may be discrepancies with previous versions. But in the text everything will be explained to them, so that questions should not arise.
We need the Page Color tool, which is located in the Design tab. If you use an older version (before Word 2010), then this tab will be called "Page Layout", in Word 2003 you will need to use the tools located in the Format tab. So, now on the toolbar you need to find and click the "Page Color" button.
As a result, a drop-down menu will open in which you can select the background you like. By the way, if no color suits you, then you can use a larger color spectrum. To do this, click on the "Other colors" button.
This was the first way to make a background in Word. But as you can see, it only allows you to change the color of the page without making any significant changes. Now let's talk about how to embellish the document even more.
Making the page background using standard tools
If a simple sheet fill does not suit you, and you want something else, then it will now be described how to make the background more sophisticated in Word.
To do this, being on the same tab and clicking on the "Page Color" button, select "Fill Methods" from the menu. A window will open in front of you, in which it will be necessary to determine the tool used. There are four tabs to choose from: Gradient, Texture, Pattern and Pattern. The fourth so far will not be considered.
Gradient fills speak for themselves. In this tab, you will need to select one or two colors for the fill and indicate their type of hatching. Optionally, you can use blanks.
The texture overlay, in the corresponding tab, implies that you select one of the presented samples. You can apply wood texture or use crumpled paper - whatever you want.
In the "Pattern" tab, you have to choose one of the proposed patterns - everything is simple.
In general, it would be more reasonable if you independently familiarize yourself with each tab and choose something for yourself. As a result, you will only need to click the "OK" button for the changes to take effect. And do not forget that you can always change your choice.
Making your own page background
Now go to the "Drawing" tab. Now we’ll figure out how to make a background in Word using our own picture.
This is done quite simply, in the same window "Fill Methods", in the "Drawing" tab, click on the button with the same name to open the window. In it, select "From File". In the explorer that appears, you need to pave the way to the desired picture and click the "Insert" button.
After that, you can set several parameters, then click the "OK" button.
Making background for text.
Finally, let’s look at how to create a background behind the text in Word.
This procedure is painfully simple. Initially, you will need to select the part of the text whose background you want to change. After that, in the "Home" tab, click on the "Text Highlight Color" button. You can see the exact location of the button in the image below.
In the drop-down menu you will need to select a color to taste and click on it with LMB. As a result, the background behind the text will be painted in the color of your choice.