Applying shading to paragraphs

To add shading to paragraphs:

  1. Select the paragraph to which you want to add shading.

  2. From the Format menu, select Borders and Shading. The Borders and Shading dialog opens.

  3. Click the Shading tab, and under Fill, select the color you want to apply as shading.

  4. To save your settings, click OK.

Tips: If you plan to use this feature frequently, you may want to add a paragraph/shading style to your style sheet. For more information, see Creating new styles.