You can improve the appearance of your document by applying one of Word’s built-in themes. A theme is a combination of colors, fonts, and effects that creates a certain mood or style. For example, the Flow theme uses shades of blue and green, Calibri and Constantia fonts, and subtle visual effects.
To apply a theme to the entire document, on the Page Layout tab, in the Themes group, click the Themes button and select the one you want from the gallery.
If you like the colors of one theme but the fonts of another, you can combine elements of the themes. First, select the theme that is closest to the desired look of the document, and then in the same group, change the colors using the Theme Colors button or the fonts using Theme Fonts.
If you have created your own combination of colors and fonts that you want to use in other documents, you can save it as a new theme. By default, themes are saved in the Document Themes folder, making them available in the theme gallery. However, you can save themes anywhere on your disk, removable media, or network. To apply a theme from another folder, click the Themes button, select Browse Themes at the bottom of the gallery, find the theme you want, and open it to apply it to your document.
Also, at the bottom of the theme gallery, you’ll find Office Online Search, where you can find and download additional themes and templates created by other users.
Applying and customizing a theme:
- On the Page Layout tab, in the Themes group, click the Themes button. The theme gallery will open, and you will see a preview when you hover over each thumbnail.
- Select a theme, such as Apex. The colors and fonts in the document will change to those selected for that theme.
- To change the color scheme, click Theme Colors and select the option you like, such as Opulent. The colors will be updated, while the rest of the document will remain the same.
- To change the fonts, click Theme Fonts and select the desired font set, such as Civic. The fonts will be updated, while the colors will remain the same.
To save the combination you have created as a new theme, click Themes → Save Current Theme, enter a name, such as My First Theme, and save. The new theme will appear at the top of the gallery under the Custom section and will be available for use in any document.
This way, you can quickly change the appearance of a document, combine colors and fonts, and save your own settings for future use.
