Change Title Bar Color in Microsoft Office 2019 Applications

Change Title Bar Color in Microsoft Office 2019 Applications

Microsoft Office 2019 is a popular productivity suite that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications. By default, the title bar of these applications is colored according to the Windows theme. However, some users may want to change the title bar color to match their personal preferences or to improve visibility.

Why Change the Title Bar Color in Office 2019?

Changing the title bar color can have several benefits. For example, it can make the title bar more visible against a cluttered desktop or against a dark wallpaper. It can also help users with visual impairments to distinguish the title bar from other elements on the screen.

How to Change the Title Bar Color in Office 2019

Unfortunately, Microsoft does not provide a built-in option to change the title bar color in Office 2019. However, there are several third-party tools that can help you achieve this. One such tool is WindowBlinds, a popular skinning software that allows you to customize the look and feel of your Windows desktop, including the title bars of your applications.

Using WindowBlinds to Change the Title Bar Color

WindowBlinds is a commercial software that you can download from the Stardock website. After installing WindowBlinds, follow these steps to change the title bar color in Office 2019:

1. Launch WindowBlinds from the Start menu or the desktop shortcut.
2. On the Welcome screen, click on the "Select a skin" button.
3. In the Skin Selector window, select a skin that you like. You can preview the skin by hovering your mouse over it.
4. After selecting a skin, click on the "Options" button.
5. In the Options window, click on the "Colors" tab.
6. Under the "Title Bar" section, select the color that you want to use for the title bar. You can also adjust the transparency and the text color.
7. Click on the "Save" button to apply the changes.
8. Launch any Office 2019 application, such as Word or Excel, and you should see the new title bar color.

Other Ways to Change the Title Bar Color

If you don't want to use WindowBlinds, there are other ways to change the title bar color in Office 2019. One way is to use a registry hack, but this method requires advanced knowledge of the Windows registry and can be risky if not done correctly.

Another way is to use a third-party tool that can modify the color of the title bar directly. One such tool is TitleBarColor, a free and open-source software that allows you to change the title bar color of any Windows application, including Office 2019.

Using TitleBarColor to Change the Title Bar Color

TitleBarColor is a portable software that you can download from the GitHub repository. After downloading the software, follow these steps to change the title bar color in Office 2019:

1. Extract the contents of the zip file to a folder on your computer.
2. Launch the TitleBarColor.exe file from the folder.
3. In the TitleBarColor window, select the "Microsoft Office 2019" application from the drop-down list.
4. Select the color that you want to use for the title bar from the color picker.
5. Click on the "Apply" button to apply the changes.
6. Launch any Office 2019 application, such as Word or Excel, and you should see the new title bar color.

• Changing the title bar color in Office 2019 can improve visibility and personalization.
• Microsoft does not provide a built-in option to change the title bar color in Office 2019.
• Third-party tools, such as WindowBlinds and TitleBarColor, can help you change the title bar color in Office 2019.
• Using third-party tools requires caution and may involve risks.

References

• WindowBlinds
• TitleBarColor