How to Use Color in Word 2007

1. Click and drag your cursor over text that you want to colorize or highlight.
2. Click on the 'Font Color' drop-down arrow, located on the 'Home Tab.' The 'Font Color' option is indicated with an 'A' icon underlined by red text. A series of color options appear on screen. Click to select the desired color.
3. Click on the 'Text Highlight Color' drop-down arrow, indicated by a yellow highlighter icon and the text 'AB.' Select a color from the list of options to highlight your text.
4. Click on the 'Page Layout' tab.
5. Click on the 'Page Color' drop-down box, labeled with a paint can icon.
6. Select a color from the list of options to change your document's background color.