Changing Default Office365 Document Background to Black: A Step-by-Step Guide

Changing the Default Office 365 Document Background from Black: A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever opened a new document in Microsoft Office 365 and been surprised to find that the background is black? This can be confusing, especially if you're used to the traditional white background. In this article, we'll show you how to change the default background color in Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Why is the Default Background Black?

Microsoft introduced the black background as an option for users who prefer a dark theme for better visibility and to reduce eye strain. However, if you prefer the traditional white background, you can easily change it back.

Changing the Default Background in Word

To change the default background color in Word, follow these steps:

1. Open a new Word document.
2. Click on the "Design" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on "Page Color" in the "Themes" group.
4. Choose the desired color from the palette.
5. To set the new color as the default, click on the "Page Layout" tab in the ribbon.
6. Click on "Colors" in the "Themes" group.
7. Choose "Customize Colors" at the bottom of the drop-down menu.
8. Select the "Page Color" option.
9. Choose the desired color from the palette.
10. Click "Save" to set the new color as the default.

Changing the Default Background in Excel

To change the default background color in Excel, follow these steps:

1. Open a new Excel workbook.
2. Click on the "Page Layout" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on "Colors" in the "Themes" group.
4. Choose the desired color from the palette.
5. To set the new color as the default, click on the "File" tab in the ribbon.
6. Click on "Options" at the bottom of the left-hand menu.
7. Click on "General" in the left-hand menu.
8. Under "Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office," choose the desired color from the "Office Theme" drop-down menu.
9. Click "OK" to save the new default color.

Changing the Default Background in Outlook

To change the default background color in Outlook, follow these steps:

1. Click on the "File" tab in the ribbon.
2. Click on "Options" at the bottom of the left-hand menu.
3. Click on "Mail" in the left-hand menu.
4. Under "Compose messages," choose the desired color from the "Stationery and Fonts" drop-down menu.
5. Click "OK" to save the new default color.

References

• Change the default font and paragraph spacing in Office
• How to Change the Default Page Color in Microsoft Word
• Change Default Color Theme in Excel
• How to change the default font and color in Outlook

By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily change the default background color in Office 365 applications. This can help you create documents that are easier on the eyes and better suited to your personal preferences.