How Do You Change the Border Color in Publisher?

You can change the border appearance, which often includes color, in Microsoft Publisher by accessing border options via the Format Autoshape dialog, particularly through the BorderArt feature.

Understanding how to modify borders is essential for customizing shapes, text boxes, and other objects in your publication. While Publisher offers various ways to add outlines, one specific method involves using the BorderArt gallery for decorative borders with predefined colors and patterns.

Steps to Change the Border Using BorderArt

Based on the provided reference, one way to change the border style, which may include applying patterns with specific colors, is by using the BorderArt feature. Follow these steps:

1. Right-click the border of the shape or object you want to modify.
2. From the context menu that appears, select Format Autoshape (or a similar 'Format' option depending on the object type, like 'Format Text Box' or 'Format Picture').
3. In the Format dialog box, click the Colors and Lines tab.
4. Locate and click the BorderArt button. This opens the BorderArt dialog box.
5. In the Available Borders list, browse through the various decorative border styles. Each style is a predefined pattern or image, often including color.
6. Click on the border style you want to apply.
7. Click OK in the BorderArt dialog box.
8. Click OK in the Format Autoshape (or equivalent) dialog box to apply the changes.

By following these steps, you replace the existing border with a selected BorderArt style from the gallery, effectively changing its visual appearance, including any colors and patterns defined within that style.