Change Background color Theme Office 2013

Anonymous
2013-01-12T15:28:57+00:00

Has anyone come up with how to Change the Color on the Office 2013 Them from "gray".  Microsoft has really not been user friendly with Windows 8 or Office 2013 in enabling the user to change their environment.

I think Microsoft does not read these forum questions.  Otherwise, some of the technical people would be contacting their customers to gain feedback.

I am extremely disappointed in the Office 13 and Win8 programs. 

Anyone got any ideas?

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Anonymous
2013-01-13T13:21:44+00:00

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Hi,

Thanks for posting in Microsoft Community. It is unfortunate that you are unable to locate the option in Office 2013 to change the theme of applications. Let me help you with the issue.

For the Office 2013 (RTM) version you may follow the below steps:

  1. Go to the File tab
  2. Click on Options
  3. Choose the General tab on the left
  4. Find the ‘O ffice Theme’ dropdown item
  5. Choose between White, Light Gray, and Dark Gray.

If you have Office 2013 preview version installed, then you have an option to change the background color by clicking on File, Options, General and under the group 'Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office', you may choose the background you wish to change to and click ok.

If you are using preview version of Office then you have a Smiley on the top right hand side of the application, you may click on it and send in your feedback.

I hope the above steps help. If you need any further assistance reply and we will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-03-24T12:45:12+00:00

    I agree with all the above.  I have used Microsoft Word since DOS days and this is the biggest disappointment I have ever had with a new product.  Within my working community I was know amongst the IT people as being on the "bleeding edge" for them - always pushing for the next, new version.  Now retired, I am so sorry I installed this on my computer. And, worse, I installed it on my husband's computer, too. He does not care much for exploring any new software product and, I fear, this is way too much blood for him.  I do hope someone at Microsoft will seriously consider the problem this is causing. Yes, Microsoft, I found the "dark gray" within a few minutes but, really???  This attitude by Microsoft is very concerning.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-03-18T20:20:32+00:00

    So after all of the internal reviewing that MS must have done with Office 2013, NO ONE realized that this (lack of Office 2013 theme colors) was going to be a problem?

    DID KEVIN TURNER REVIEW THIS?

    If so, shame on him!

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-03-15T12:48:01+00:00

    If someone is interested in upgrading to 20013, I will tell them it's not worth it!  The limited color contrast reminds me of programs that were available in the '80's during my MBA school days.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-03-12T21:04:12+00:00

    How do I change the background color for Word 2013.  It came with my Toshiba notebook and I must view all documents with black background and  white letters.  Nothing in this post changes that.   Help please

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