Modify a standard color scheme

Every Microsoft Publisher publication is automatically associated with a defined set of colors called a color scheme. Here are some ways you can modify the color scheme for your publication.

Select a different color scheme

  1. On the Format menu, click Color Schemes.
  2. In the Color Schemes task pane, click a new color scheme.

    All objects in your publication that were filled with scheme colors are now filled with colors in the new color scheme.

Create a custom color scheme

  1. On the Format menu, click Color Schemes.
  2. In the Color Schemes task pane, click Custom Color Scheme.
  3. Click the arrow next to each color you want to change, and then select a new color.

    To see more color choices, click More Colors.

    To use a shade or tint, click Fill Effects.

  4. Click Save Scheme, type a name for your color scheme, and then click OK twice.

    All objects in your publication that were filled with scheme colors are now filled with the colors in your custom color scheme.

Note   Your custom color scheme is now listed as a standard color scheme. The colors you chose also appear under Scheme Colors when you click the Fill Color button on the Formatting toolbar.

Base a custom color scheme on a standard scheme

  1. On the Format menu, click Color Schemes.
  2. In the Color Scheme task pane, click the standard color scheme you want.
  3. Click Custom Schemes.

    The colors of the standard scheme you just selected appear under New.

  4. Click the arrow next to each color you want to change, and then select the color you want.

    To see more color choices, click More Colors.

    To select a shade or tint, click  Fill Effects.

  5. Do one of the following:

Add a tint, pattern, or shade to a color scheme

  1. On the Format menu, click Color Scheme.
  2. Click the Custom tab.
  3. Under New, click the arrow for the color you want to change.
  4. Click Fill Effects.
  5. Click a tint or shade, and then click OK.