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title: "How to Change Color of Shape in Google Slides"
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# How to Change Color of Shape in Google Slides

Change the color of a shape in Google Slides to match your design. Learn how to use the fill color tool to customize shapes with solid colors, gradients, or images.

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1. Open your Google Slides presentation.
2. Click on the shape you want to change.
3. In the toolbar, click the "Fill color" icon (paint bucket).
4. Choose a color from the presets or click "Custom" to select a specific shade.
5. The shape will update to the selected color.
6. Optionally, change the border color using the "Border color" icon.
7. Click outside the shape to apply the changes.