word 2003 - format page background colour ... doesn't print

[dsjr]

hi .. I have word 2003.

If I use format, background and select a colour, the whole page turns that
colour.

However, it does not print that colour nor does the colour show in print
preview.

Does anyone know how to format a page so that the background colour will
print?

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[dsjr]

I finally found the answer just after I posted this!

By default, background colors will NOT be printed:

1. Click "Tools" then "Options".
2. When the "Options" multi-tabbed dialog box appears, click the "Print" tab.
3. Check "Background colors and images".
4. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.

 

[Graham Mayor]

Note that page background colours are aimed primarily at web page
construction. Most printers cannot print to the edge of the page so you will
get a white border and the cost in ink can be alarming. Printing to coloured
paper is likely to be a better option.

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