How to change the theme of Office 2013

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2012-10-25T13:14:57+00:00

How do I change the Theme in Office 2013?

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Anonymous
2012-10-25T13:15:23+00:00

You can change the theme in Office by clicking File > Account page in any Office product with the exception of Outlook. In Outlook, Click File > Office Account to change the theme.

There are three themes available in Office 2013:

White - Default

Light Gray

Dark Gray

For more information, view the page below:

Change the Office theme

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-02-13T00:42:35+00:00

    I just read through ALL of the posts regarding the poor office themes; at least I’m not alone, but unfortunately I don’t see any resolution from Microsoft.  After shelling out over $400, I’m not going back to earlier version of Office.  One thing that I notice & have a beef with, the Dark Gray (which isn’t that great) works on ALL of my programs except with Access.  Does anybody else experience this issue?  dj

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-02-12T22:56:53+00:00

    I absolutely agree with everyone who chimed in on this subject. I am rolling back to 2010 ASAP. The lack of contrast is horrible! Got to hand it to Microsoft though. The outlook mail web page is just as bad. At least they are being consistent. Too bad. I was ready to plunk down my money for Office 2013.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-02-12T05:13:45+00:00

    I have read through numerous queries on the inability to adjust color themes in Office 2013 and agree whole-heartedly with users who are upset with the colors.  I have just purchased a new Desktop Computer (my old HP desktop - circa 2004 died) which has Windows 8 and I added Office 2013 Pro.  I find the  bright background in all Office Apps to be very objectionable even using the "Dark Grey" option.  I have a large screen display and it is very painful to work for more than 10 minutes before my eyes start to hurt.  In fact my eyes are hurting right now in writing this response.

    Bottom line, this machine is virtually useless for me and I will just have to wait until Microsoft can come up with some scheme to allow setting of colors similar to those in Office XP Pro.

    Ed Tayylor

    ******@nc.rr.com

    (919) 282-4417

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-02-12T03:13:43+00:00

    I want to add my strong  voice that the colour schemes of office 2013 are appalling and very bad for the eyes. We need darker options with plenty of contrast. How can this be so difficult to implement with your next update?

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