How to Use WPS Font Color on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use Font Color with 3 how-to topics, including changing color from the Home tab, changing color from the floating toolbar, and creating a custom color; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

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

How-to Guide

1. Change font color from the Home tab

Entry: Home → Font Color

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell whose text color you want to change.
  2. Click the Font Color drop-down arrow on the Home tab.
  3. Select the color you want from the palette.
  4. The selected color is applied to the text in the selected cell immediately.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The text in the selected cell appears in the chosen color.
  • What you can do next: You can continue typing, copy formatting, or save the file.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not select a cell first, the color may not be applied to the intended content.
  • Environment note: If the worksheet is read-only, you may not be able to save the change.

2. Change font color from the floating toolbar

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

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

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The text color changes immediately.
  • What you can do next: You can continue using the right-click menu for other formatting actions.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you right-click outside the selected range, the current selection may change.
  • Environment note: The floating toolbar position may vary slightly depending on the interface layout.

3. Create a custom font color

Entry: Font Color → Other Colors

  1. Select the target cell.
  2. Click the Font Color drop-down arrow.
  3. Select Other Colors.
  4. Enter RGB values in the custom color panel, or choose a color from the color wheel.
  5. Click OK to apply the custom color.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The text appears in the new custom color.
  • What you can do next: You can reuse the color in later formatting work.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Incorrect RGB values can produce a color that does not match your expectation.
  • Environment note: In collaboration mode, color changes sync with online collaborators.