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. Brian Tillman [Outlook MVP 2007-2019] 25,915 Reputation points
    2013-07-25T15:10:29+00:00

    All I said was that this forum isn't a way you can use to provide feedback to Micorsoft.  That's a fact.  You may not like it, but that doesn't make it any less factual.

    Microsoft-engaged moderators (who work for an outsourcing company and not Microsoft) do read these forums, but connecting with them is also not connecting with Microsoft.  You'll also notice I said "in general" Microsoft employees don't read these posts.  Once in a while, a Microsoft employee may visit, but I've never known one to say "I'll pass this up the chain of command."  I've never seen a member of the Office product team post here.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-07-27T21:46:12+00:00

    I agree: The ability to customize these things is essential to productivity.

    Just because some people are happy with standard offerings does not mean that all or even most are.

    The price is up, but features are down.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-07-28T11:57:21+00:00

    I would encourage those of us who have posted our disgust with Office 1013 to use this link https://support.microsoft.com/contactus/emailcontact.aspx?scid=sw;en;1208 to Microsoft Customer Service Contact, IF we complaint hard enough then they MIGHT relise how **** the dam thing is and do something - It worth a try.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-07-28T14:55:25+00:00

    I agree: The ability to customize these things is essential to productivity.

    Just because some people are happy with standard offerings does not mean that all or even most are.

    The price is up, but features are down.

    Hi,

    We consider and value you feedback, please take some time and post your feedback by clicking on the link below:

    http://office.microsoft.com/en-US/suggestions.aspx?origin=ES079000000&CTT=114

    Thank you

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