Using Word 16.9 for Mac: Repurpose Documents and Set Brand Colors

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure you have the following:

• A Mac computer with Microsoft Word 16.9 installed
• Basic knowledge of using Microsoft Word

Step 1: Open the Document

Open the document you want to edit in Microsoft Word. Click on the "File" tab in the top left corner and select "Open" to locate and open the document.

Step 2: Create a New Template

To set brand colors, you need to create a new template. Click on the "File" tab and select "New". In the search bar, type "template" and select "Create from a template". Choose a blank template and click "Create". Save the template with a descriptive name, such as "MyCompanyTemplate".

Step 3: Set the Brand Colors

Click on the "Design" tab in the ribbon at the top of the screen. Click on the "Colors" dropdown and select "Set Colors". Here, you can set the brand colors for your template. Click on the color swatches to choose the colors you want to use. Once you have set the colors, click "OK" to save your changes.

Step 4: Apply the Brand Colors to the Document

To apply the brand colors to your document, open the document you want to edit. Click on the "File" tab and select "Open". Locate and open the document. Once the document is open, click on the "Design" tab in the ribbon at the top of the screen. Click on the "Colors" dropdown and select "MyCompanyTemplate" (or the name of the template you created). The brand colors you set will now be applied to your document.

In this article, we learned how to set brand colors in Microsoft Word 16.9 on a Mac. We created a new template, set the brand colors, and applied them to a document. By using templates and brand colors consistently, you can ensure that your documents maintain a professional and consistent look.