Applying a Theme
Another way to add formatting to an entire document is to apply a theme. Themes include a set of coordinating colors, fonts, and effects you can apply to make sure your documents present a professional appearance. You can choose from a variety of preset themes or browse for more themes online.
Click the Design tab.
Click Themes.
Click the theme you want to apply.
Word applies the new theme to the document.
Tip
More Themes You can browse your computer or network for more themes. Click the Themes button, and click Browse for Themes.
Click the Colors drop-down arrow to change the color scheme associated with the theme.
Click the Fonts drop-down arrow to change the fonts associated with the theme.
To change the document formatting, make a selection from the palette, or click the More button to view all the choices and choose a style.
Note
What’s in a Theme? When you assign a theme, Word looks for and replaces the formats of each of the styles to the document elements. A theme includes fonts for any headings and body text assigned, including color, type style, and spacing. Themes also include 3-D effects, shadows, and lighting effects.
Tip
Default Theme Any blank documents you start in Word already have a default theme assigned—the Office theme. To return to this default, select Office from the Themes palette that appears when you click the Themes button.