The default view when you open most of the programs in the Microsoft Office 2007 Suite is almost entirely black and white. You'll usually get a replica of a page, such as a piece of paper, a ...

Pages recently added the ability to set page backgrounds, so you can give your document a blue or pink base color without messing around with full-page objects that just get in the way. To use this ...

Google Docs is forever adding new features. For example, the ability to insert links and other elements simply by typing the “@” symbol or to add text above or behind an image. And, of course, these ...

Ed. note: If you do extensive reading on a computer screen you know how quickly stark black-on-white text can strain your eyes. One Lifehacker reader, tired of straining his eyes, changed the default ...

Adding a bit of color is an easy way to liven up or otherwise add a professional touch to a Microsoft Word document. You might decide to add a sedate color to a promotional letter or resume. Or you ...

Choose a color--it's that easy! How to add color or a picture to a Word document’s background Your email has been sent Editor’s note: In the video, Brandon Vigliarolo uses Microsoft Office 365 and ...