Applying Background Color to Cells

You can apply background color to selected cells in your table.

Note: Background colors can be applied to both cells and Style objects. If you use a Style with a background color inside a cell with a background color ensure both settings match.

To Apply Cell Background Color:

1. Select the cells you want to add background color to.
2. Display the Color window:
   • In the Editor choose Layout > Design > Shading

   -or-

   • In the topic right-click and choose Tables > Background Color.
3. Choose the background color, using one of the following methods.
   • Select a color from the Basic colors.
   • Select a custom shade from the color picker or gradient picker, then choose Add to Custom Colors.
   • Type a value for the color using the Red Green Blue options, then choose Add to Custom Colors.

   

4. Select the color in the Custom colors swatch then choose OK. The window closes and the color is applied to the selected table cells.