Once you've completed the steps, the new theme will apply to all applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other Office applications, except Skype and the modern app of OneNote. Quick Tip: Alongside the ability to change the theme colors, you can also use the Office Background drop-down menu to remove or change the background patterns. Use the 'Office Theme' drop-down and select one of the available colors, including:Ĭolorful (default): Aligns with the primary colors of Office apps.ĭark Gray: Offers a good balance between dark and high-contrast.īlack: Provides the highest contrast for visual elements. Open an Office app (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint).
To use Office apps with a different color scheme, use the following steps: How to change Office theme using Account settings