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How To Change The Color Of A Shape In Google Slides

Change the color of a shape in Google Slides for better design contrast. Adjust fill and border colors.

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  1. Open your Google Slides presentation and select the shape you want to change.

  2. Click on the "Fill color" icon (paint bucket) in the toolbar.

  3. Choose a preset color, or click "Custom" to select a specific shade.

  4. The shape will update instantly with the new color.

  5. To change the border color, click on the "Border color" icon (pencil) and select a color.

  6. Adjust the border weight and style if needed using the respective toolbar options.