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On the Web versions of Google Docs and versions for Android as well as iOS, there is an option that allows users to change the background color in Google Docs.
Guide on how to change the background color in Google documents
Important Note
We cannot change, assign separate background colors for specific pages in the same Google Docs document.
1. How to Change Background Color in Google Docs on Web
Follow the steps below to change the background color on Google Docs web version:
Step 1: Open a new Google Docs file or an existing document.
Step 2: Click on the File menu =>Page Setup option.
Step 3: In the window displayed on the screen, click on the Page Color menu.
Step 4: Choose any color available in the color palette.
Or click on the Custom button to customize any color you want.
Step 5: Make any desired customizations and then click OK to apply the background color to your Google Docs document.
Step 6: In case you want to revert Google Docs background color to the initial default setting, follow similar steps and click Set as Default, then click OK.
2. How to Change Background Color in Google Docs on Mobile
Unlike the web version of Google Docs, Google Docs for mobile (on Android and iOS) does not allow users to customize colors but only select from available colors on the color palette and cannot change background color on older documents.
Download Google Docs for Android and iOS:
Follow the steps below to change the background color in Google Docs for iPhone. On the Android version, you perform similarly.
Step 1: Open a new Docs file or an existing document on the Google Docs app on your Android or iOS device.
Step 2: Next, locate and tap the 3-dot icon aligned horizontally in the top right corner of the app.
Step 3: In the menu displayed on the screen, select Page Setup option.
Step 4: Select Page Color (background color).
Step 5: Then choose any color available on the color palette. Once done, press the arrow icon button to return to the original interface.
Step 6: Close the Page Setup menu, now Google Docs will apply the background color you have chosen to the document.
This article by Mytour has just guided you on how to change the background color in Google Docs for the web version as well as the Android and iOS versions. Additionally, Google Docs users can also activate the Dark Mode feature. If you don't know how to activate Dark Mode in Google Docs, you can refer to the guide below and follow the steps.
- Read more: How to activate Dark Mode on Google Docs
