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How Do I Change the Color of a Table in Google Docs Mobile?

Published in Google Docs Formatting 2 mins read

To change the color of a table in Google Docs on your mobile device, you typically adjust the fill color of the table cells. This allows you to customize the appearance of your table.

Changing the color of table cells involves a few simple steps directly within the Google Docs mobile app.

Steps to Change Table Cell Color

Follow these steps to modify the background color of your table cells on mobile:

  1. Tap the cells you want to change. You can select a single cell, multiple adjacent cells, or all cells in the table.
  2. With the cells selected, tap Table in the formatting options that appear.
  3. Tap the style you want to change: Fill color.
  4. A color palette will appear. Choose the desired color from the available options. You can often select from standard colors or more options if needed.

The selected cells will instantly update to display the chosen fill color. You can repeat this process for different cells or sections of your table to create various colored effects.

This method primarily affects the background fill of the cells. Options for changing table borders specifically might vary or require different steps depending on the app version and complexity of the formatting needed. However, adjusting the cell fill color is the primary way to introduce color to the table structure itself using the steps provided.

Quick Recap:

  • Select the cells you want to color.
  • Access table formatting options.
  • Choose 'Fill color'.
  • Select your preferred color.

By following these straightforward steps, you can easily change the color appearance of your tables directly from your smartphone or tablet using the Google Docs mobile app.

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