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How to change the background color on Google Docs in 5 steps, to customize your documents

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Google Docs is a free word processing software that offers many options for customization. 

One example is the option to change the background color of your document. Here's everything you'll need to do to accomplish the task, and, if desired, even set it as your default page color.

How to change the background color on Google Docs

1. Go into your document, or open a new one by going to docs.new.

2. Click "File," located in the top toolbar.

3. Select "Page setup."

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Click on Page setup.  Devon Delfino/Business Insider

4. Click the drop-down under "Page color," located in the bottom left corner of the pop-up, and select your desired color from the list of presets. 

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Choose a color and click OK.  Devon Delfino/Business Insider

5. Click "OK" — alternatively, you can also opt to make this your new normal by selecting "Set as default."

If you would prefer to use a specific shade or color, you can also select a more tailored one by choosing "Custom" from the drop-down under "Page Color." You can input an HTML color code, for example, or play around with the tool to find a color you like.

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Devon Delfino is a Brooklyn-based freelance journalist specializing in personal finance, culture, politics, and identity. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Business Insider, and CNBC. Follow her on Twitter at @devondelfino.