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How to Change Background Color in Google Docs

Learn how to customize the appearance of your Google Docs by changing the background color. This simple guide will help you enhance your documents and make them visually appealing.

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  1. Open your Google Docs document and click on the "File" menu at the top.

  2. From the dropdown menu, select "Page setup".

  3. In the "Page setup" window, click on the "Background color" option.

  4. Choose a color from the color palette or click "Custom" to create your own color.

  5. After selecting your desired color, click "OK" to apply the background color to the entire document.

  6. The background color will now be visible across your entire document.