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It looks very white all of the time, and while this look great when it is the only thing on the screen, when it is side by side with another process, this can be confusing.

How can I change this setting?

Note: I am aware of the different themes that are built in, but they seem to only change the top bar area, and even then, they do not change the color.

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  • I think it's intentional, based on the reviews I've read. Very "Metro".
    – user3463
    Jul 16, 2012 at 21:55
  • this will only work if you are signed into Windows Live. Even then, it only enhances the appearance of the ribbon.
    – user146565
    Jul 17, 2012 at 12:51

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Reset to default
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For the Office 2013 production (RTM) version:

  1. Go to the File tab
  2. Go to Options
  3. Choose the General option on the left
  4. In the dialog, find the "Office Theme" dropdown item
  5. Choose between White, Light Gray, and Dark Gray

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  • I'm with you up to #4. Any chance you could screenshot it?
    – soandos
    Oct 26, 2012 at 21:15
  • I don't have the "office background" available to me :( Is it a per-build, per app?
    – Konrads
    Dec 5, 2012 at 8:13
  • This appears to be the only choice of theme at the moment..white,grey or dark gray bars at top and side. However, IMO it's not really good enough...it's still all too bright...everything seems to blend into one white/grey mess
    – sergeantKK
    Dec 6, 2012 at 9:25
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I think the Office Bkgnds are only available if you use an online outlook account. If you have a local user acct the bkgnds are not available.

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    do you have a source?
    – soandos
    Jan 31, 2013 at 5:47
  • @soandos: The source (on the contrary) is in the screenshot above (in the answer by cbanswer22). The checkbox "Always use these values regardless...". Perhaps user194186 hasn't that checkbox checked!
    – Abhitalks
    Feb 11, 2014 at 9:23

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