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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  2. Anonymous
    2013-07-19T13:26:41+00:00

    HI there here is the link to a HSE document in PDF format, it is base on 1992 legislation but there is a specific paragraph mentioning care in causing eyestrain to users.

    http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=health%20and%20sfaty%20computer%20monitors&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CE8QFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hse.gov.uk%2Fpubns%2Findg36.pdf&ei=7zzpUYWgEuGJ7Abav4CAAg&usg=AFQjCNGBFB-GbH-f3HNy7BtdLgCe1dC-GQ&bvm=bv.49478099,d.ZGU

    I found that the ONLY really acceptable colour in the carp scheme of things is dark grey and that can vary from marine to machine and the users own settings, but white, just take  a look a the sun today in the UK and that's the same effect.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-07-19T10:03:03+00:00

    Hi Mason48,

    Any chance you can provide me with a link to the HSE advice you mention?

    My company is trialling out Office 2013 and I would like to pass this information on to them.

    Many thanks.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-07-07T09:54:59+00:00

    Hi everyone!

    This whole "we know better than the end user" attitude from M$ really bugs me too.

    Anyway, here's a partial work-around that makes even Office '13 look ~ok~: http://arcanesanctum.net/negativescreen/

    It has “smart” modes, allowing inversion of blacks and whites, while keeping colors.

    ;-) Cheers!

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