How To Change The Background Color In A Google Doc

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A document’s background color can greatly impact how the reader perceives the content. You can reverse the colors so that white is black for easy readability or match a color to a theme for brochures or posters. Whichever you would like to do, Google Docs has you covered.

Keep reading to find out how to change the background color of your Google Doc for a more impactful presentation. We have a detailed step-by-step tutorial for every device compatible with Google Docs.

How to Change the Background Color in a Google Doc on a PC

Google Docs is a free word processing program with a plethora of customization possibilities. An example is the ability to modify the color of your document’s backdrop. The following steps are everything you’ll need to do to complete the process, and you can even make it your default page color if you like.

1. Open an existing Google doc or create a new one.
   
2. Click on the “File” option in the top left corner of your screen.
   
3. Select the “Page setup” option.
   
4. Choose your desired color from the list in the customizations window.
   
5. Depending on what you want, you can:
   

6. Click on “Ok” to only add this color to this one file.

Select “Set as default” to add this color to every file you create from now on.

If you wish to use a particular shade or color, you may do so by selecting “Custom” from the drop-down menu under “Page Color.” You can enter an HTML color code, for instance, or experiment with the tool to discover a color that suits you.

How to Change the Background Color in a Google Doc on an iPad

The Google Docs app for the iPad operates the same way as it does on iOS and Android. To change the backdrop color of a document, follow these steps:

1. Open Google Docs and select a new or saved document.
   
2. Hover your mouse over the three-dot emblem in the upper-right corner of your screen.
   
3. Choose “Page setup” from the drop-down menu.
   
4. Select “Page Color.”
   
5. Using the slider, select a color from the drop-down menu.
   
6. A new window will appear, enabling you to choose the color shade you wish to add.
   
7. To exit the “Page Setup” menu, click the “Exit” button. Google Docs will automatically apply your changes as you go.
   

On your iPad, you may use the Google Docs online app instead. Because Safari operates in desktop mode by default, you will have no problem accessing Google Docs with it. The online app also outperforms the smartphone app. You can smooth your color selections as well as make them the default.

How to Change the Background Color in a Google Doc on an iPhone

The Google Docs smartphone app for iPhone allows you to alter the background color by selecting from various defaults. However, unlike the online app, you cannot fine-tune your choices or apply HEX color codes. Here are the steps:

1. Open your Google Docs app, and select a new or an already existing document.
   
2. Tap on the three dots icon at the upper-right corner of your screen.
   
3. Select the option “Page setup.”
   
4. Tap on “Page Color.”
   
5. Using the slider, select a color from the variety present there.
   
6. A new window will pop up, letting you choose the shade of the color you would like to add.
   
7. Exit the “Page Setup” menu. As you do, Google Docs will apply your changes.
   

If you select a default backdrop color in the Google Docs online app, it will not be carried over to the mobile app; you must change the color manually for each new page. Color changes to older documents, on the other hand, will be visible when viewed on the mobile app.

How to Change the Background Color in a Google Doc on an Android

Changing your background on your Goggle Docs can also be done on Android devices. Here are the steps you need to follow.

1. Launch the Google Docs app and choose a new or existing document.
   
2. Click the three-dot icon in the upper-right corner of your screen.
   
3. Select the “Page setup” option.
   
4. Select “Page Color.”
   
5. Using the slider, choose a color from the available options.
   
6. A new window will appear, allowing you to select the shade of the color you want to add.
   
7. Click the “Exit” button to leave the “Page Setup” menu. Google Docs will apply your edits as you go.

Like on iPhone and iPad, you cannot fine-tune your choices or apply HEX color codes on Google Docs using Android devices.

Will the Background Color I Select Be Printed on My Pages?

Microsoft Word has difficulties publishing documents with unusual backdrop colors. Fortunately, Google Docs does not have this limitation. The background color of the printed file will be the same as that of the digital document.

Unfortunately, printouts do not always match the digital version, particularly when it comes to color. If you’re dissatisfied with how the paper turned out, you have a few options. To begin, you may adjust your computer’s display color to match the input color more precisely. You can accomplish this with a built-in function on Windows PCs.

Follow along with these steps:

1. To locate the tool, use the search bar in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Type “color calibration” or “calibrate display color in the dialog box.”
3. Follow the on-screen directions.

How to Change the Color of a Page in Google Docs?

Unfortunately, in Google Docs, you cannot alter the background of a single page. In that regard, the customizing capability is restricted.

There is an alternate approach; however, it differs somewhat from altering the color of a complete page. You may modify the background color of the paragraphs to showcase the content even more. Here is how to do that:

1. Open a file in Google Docs.
   
2. Pick out the “Format” option from the toolbar.
   
3. Select the second option, “Paragraph Styles.”
   
4. Click on “Borders and Shading.”
   
5. Select the little arrow next to the “Background Color” option.
   
6. Pick out the color you would like to use. If none of the present colors appeals to you, click on the + sign to customize your color shade.
   
7. Click on “Apply” to save all changes you have made.
   

These steps simply change the paragraph’s background; the color will not extend to the rest of the page. If you don’t mind having white bars on the edges of your screen, consider this technique.

Add a Little Color to Your Documents

While most professional papers will have a white background, you may have a personal file, themed paper, or other forms that require a dash of color. So keep these instructions in mind if you want to modify the background color of your Google Docs on your PC, iPad, or mobile devices.

What is your favorite color for your Google Docs? Let us know in the comment section below.