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    Is there a way to change the colour scheme of Office 2013

    The installed colour scheme hurts my eyes and eventually gives me a headache.

    Comments welcome PLEASE.

    • Moved by Mr. Wharty Tuesday, December 24, 2013 12:15 AM Not a SQL Server Samples and Community Projects question
    Friday, July 19, 2013 7:48 AM

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    Hi,

    Charles is correct that this forum is for training and certification related question.

    But, I may be able to help.

    If you do not like the basic colors of the interface, click the "File" tab, then click "Options". On the General tab, near the middle of the page, you will see two drop-down lists. One allows you to change the background. The other allows you to change the overall theme for the Office app.

    If you do not like the font colors, shape colors, etc. for an open document, click on the "Design" tab. On the left hand side you will see a document formatting group. Take a look at the Themes dropdown. That has a lot of options. You can also create your own theme.

    Please let me know if this answers your question. If not, I can move your post to another forum.

    Mike Corkery, MCT, MVP (Office Systems), MCSD (Windows Store Apps), MCITP, MCPD, MSF, etc. Please do not forget to click “Vote as Helpful” if any post helps you and "Mark as Answer”if it solves the issue.

    Friday, July 19, 2013 2:04 PM

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    Hi,

    Charles is correct that this forum is for training and certification related question.

    But, I may be able to help.

    If you do not like the basic colors of the interface, click the "File" tab, then click "Options". On the General tab, near the middle of the page, you will see two drop-down lists. One allows you to change the background. The other allows you to change the overall theme for the Office app.

    If you do not like the font colors, shape colors, etc. for an open document, click on the "Design" tab. On the left hand side you will see a document formatting group. Take a look at the Themes dropdown. That has a lot of options. You can also create your own theme.

    Please let me know if this answers your question. If not, I can move your post to another forum.

    Mike Corkery, MCT, MVP (Office Systems), MCSD (Windows Store Apps), MCITP, MCPD, MSF, etc. Please do not forget to click “Vote as Helpful” if any post helps you and "Mark as Answer”if it solves the issue.

    Friday, July 19, 2013 2:04 PM
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    You are perfectly right in stating HOW the colour scheme may be changed. And the options available WILL change the colour scheme, unfortunately the available colour scheme options will only make the appearance WORSE. And it is not just my opinion. Since its release in 2012, there are thousands of users deeply disappointed  with Office 2013. We should be fully refunded.

    Shame on you MSoft. I've blown away my 2007 version during the 2013 installation, but I'm hoping that a rollback will trash Office 2013 and get me back to my perfectly good and visually appealing Office 2007.


    Thursday, December 19, 2013 7:39 AM
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    Hi,

    Microsoft is well aware of the eye strain caused by the bright white/gray colors in Office 2013 based on user feedback. I suspect they will include more options with a future service pack or future version of Office.

    Here is an interesting string of comments with a few suggestions to make it more bearable.
    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2013_release-outlook/office-2013-color-scheme/df394698-01e4-4a0f-a145-228e0a9c178e

    There is nothing wrong with Office 2007 and no one will be insulted if you use it.

    Expect changes to the color scheme. Microsoft employees use Office 2013 as well and also probably experience eye strain. They can be their own worst critics.

    Good luck!

    Best wishes, Davin Mickelson

    Thursday, December 19, 2013 12:39 PM
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    If Microsoft is well aware of the eye strain problem, why haven't they, in nearly two years now, actually DONE anything about it?!?!?  I like the new features but this is horrible.  What is Microsoft's major malfunction?  It's so bad I think I might go back to Open Office just to save my eyes!  :-(((
    Saturday, November 29, 2014 8:26 AM