Applying a theme fill color

Follow these steps to learn how to apply a theme fill color:

  1. Click on the text box to apply a fill color.
  2. Click on Format | Shape Styles and select a theme to apply to the shape:

  1. Click on Shape Fill to access the different colors available:
  1. Now, click on a color or visit the More Fill Colors… option to access the color wheel or custom color area.
  2. To remove a fill color from a text box, click on the shape and then select No Fill from the Shape Fill drop-down list.
The Eyedropper tool is fantastic for picking up a color from a specific theme on a particular slide and using that specific color by applying it to the background of the text box. To use the Eyedropper, select the text box, visit the Shape Fill drop-down list, and select Eyedropper. Use the dropper to click on a specific color you want to use for the background of the text box.