Instructions to add background color to each cell in the table on Word

Suppose when you create a table on Word that your table has a lot of rows and columns, it is difficult for you to distinguish data in rows and columns on the table. Adding background colors to each cell in the table is probably the most effective solution for you to easily read the data in the table without getting confused. In the following article, Network Administrator will guide you how to add color to the table cell in Word.

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How to color cells in Word tables

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To add color to the table cell, first highlight the cells you want to add color to.

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Now you will see the Table Tool tab, click on the Design option under the Table Tool tab.

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In Table Styles , click Shading.

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Select any color you want to add to the Theme Colors panel or you can select it in the Standard Colors box .

If you can't find the color you want to add, click on More Colors .

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In the Color dialog box, click on the Standard tab to select any color you like to add to the table.

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Or if you want to create the color you like, you can click on the Custom tab.

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