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How to Use WPS Font Color on Windows

Last updated:July 14, 2026

Use WPS Font Color through 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; start from the How-to Index and follow the entry path and steps for each task.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Change font color from the Home tabFree
22. Change font color from the floating toolbarFree
33. Set a custom font colorFree

How-to Guide

1. Change font color from the Home tab

Entry: Home tab → Font Color button

  1. Select the cell where you want to change the text color.
  2. Click the drop-down arrow next to Font Color on the Home tab.
  3. Select the color you want from the palette.
  4. Confirm that the text in the selected cell now shows the new color.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: The text in the selected cell appears in the new color.
  • What you can do next: You can keep typing, save the file, or continue applying other formatting.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not select a cell first, the color may not apply to the intended content.
  • Environment note: In a collaborative spreadsheet, formatting may be unavailable if you do not have edit permission.

2. Change font color from the floating toolbar

Entry: Select a cell → Right-click → Floating toolbar → Font Color

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

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: After the menu closes, the text color is updated.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing the current area or format more cells in the same way.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you right-click outside the target cell, you may need to select the correct area again.
  • Environment note: The floating toolbar layout may vary slightly, but the entry logic stays the same.

3. Set a custom font color

Entry: Font Color → More Colors

  1. Select the cell where you want to apply a color.
  2. Click the drop-down arrow next to Font Color.
  3. Select More Colors.
  4. Enter an RGB value or choose a color in the custom color panel.
  5. Click OK to apply the setting.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: The text appears in the custom color you selected.
  • What you can do next: You can reuse the same color for similar data in the sheet.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you enter a color value but do not click OK, the setting will not take effect.
  • Environment note: To keep results consistent, teams can agree on a shared color standard.