Use Theme with 4 how-to topics, including applying a built-in theme and customizing theme colors; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Apply a Built-in Theme | Free |
| 2 | 2. Customize Theme Colors | Free |
| 3 | 3. Customize Theme Fonts | Free |
| 4 | 4. Customize Theme Effects | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Apply a Built-in Theme
Entry path: Page tab → Theme drop-down list → Theme
- Click the Theme drop-down list on the Page tab.
- Click Theme in the drop-down list.
- Browse the preset theme styles in the menu.
- Click the theme you want to apply the workbook font, color, and effect style in one step.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The workbook's overall font, color, and effect style changes.
- What you can do next: You can continue editing cells, save the file, or refine theme details.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the current workbook window is not active, it may seem like the theme did not apply.
- Environment note: A theme affects the overall appearance of the workbook.
2. Customize Theme Colors
Entry path: Page tab → Theme drop-down list → Colors
- Click the Theme drop-down list on the Page tab.
- Click Colors in the drop-down list.
- Select a preset color style from the menu.
- If needed, click Customize Colors and finish your color adjustments.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The workbook theme colors update to the selected color scheme.
- What you can do next: You can continue combining the result with theme fonts or effects.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Changing the fill color of only one cell does not change the workbook theme color scheme.
3. Customize Theme Fonts
Entry path: Page tab → Theme drop-down list → Fonts
- Click the Theme drop-down list on the Page tab.
- Click Fonts in the drop-down list.
- Select a preset font style from the menu.
- If needed, click Customize Fonts and finish your font adjustments.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The workbook theme fonts update to the selected font set.
- What you can do next: You can continue typing, formatting, or saving the current file.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If some cells were formatted manually before, local text may still look different from the theme font.
4. Customize Theme Effects
Entry path: Page tab → Theme drop-down list → Effects
- Click the Theme drop-down list on the Page tab.
- Click Effects in the drop-down list.
- Select the theme effect you want from the menu.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The workbook's overall visual effect updates to the selected style.
- What you can do next: You can continue combining effects with theme colors and fonts for a complete workbook style.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the current content already has many style differences, effect changes may be easier to notice after checking colors and fonts together.