How do I use "Page Color" in Word 2007?

[bgray1796]

In the Page Layout tab, there is an option labeled "Page Color" and an
explanation to "Choose a color for the background of the page."

I can see the background color as I type, but not in "Print Preview" and it
does not print the background color.

When I search help for "Page Color" there are a lot of answers that do not
address the topic.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

[Jay Freedman]

There's an option in Office Button > Word Options > Display > Printing
Options that must be checked to make this work: "Print background
colors and images".

That said, printing a solid color background will be a very expensive
proposition compared to buying colored paper. It makes sense only if
you're printing just an occasional colored page, or a texture or
pattern background found on the Fill Effects dialog.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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