How to Use WPS Font Color on Windows

Last updated:July 12, 2026

Use WPS Font Color on Windows with 3 how-to topics; all 3 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Use the ribbon button to set font color

Entry point: Home tab → Font Color button

  1. Select the text whose color you want to change.
  2. Click the Font Color button on the Home tab.
  3. Click the button to apply the current color directly.
  4. If you want another color, click the drop-down arrow and choose the target color.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The selected text appears in the new color.
  • What you can do next: You can continue typing, editing, or saving the document.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not select text first, the color may apply to text you type afterward.

2. Use the floating toolbar

Entry point: Select text → Right-click → Floating toolbar → Font Color

  1. Select the text you want to change.
  2. Right-click to open the floating toolbar.
  3. Click the Font Color drop-down menu on the floating toolbar.
  4. Choose the color you want and apply it.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The selected text color updates immediately.
  • What you can do next: You can continue with other formatting changes.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you right-click outside the selected text area, the floating toolbar may not appear as expected.

3. Set font color through Text Properties

Entry point: Home tab → Text Properties drop-down menu → Text Properties → Text tab

  1. Select the text whose color you want to adjust.
  2. Click the Text Properties drop-down menu on the Home tab.
  3. Select Text Properties, then open the Text tab in the pane on the right.
  4. Choose the color you want in the font color setting.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The right-side pane shows text-related properties, and the selected text color updates.
  • What you can do next: You can continue adjusting other text properties.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If no text is selected, you may not see the expected color change right away.