How to Apply Parchment Background Effect in Word

Key Takeaways
  • In older editions of Microsoft Word, you may locate the Parchment effect by navigating Page Layout -> Page Color -> Fill Effects.
  • Other similar textures on Microsoft Word are Papyrus, Paper Bag, Newsprint, Recycled Paper, Stationery, Blue Tissue Paper, and Pink Tissue Paper.

Applying the Parchment Background Effect in Microsoft Word

Step 1. Choose the Design tab on the Ribbon.

Step 2: Click the tiny arrow for Page Color on the right of the interface and select Fill Effects.

Opening fill color effects

Step 2. In the Fill Effects box, click on the Texture tab, then click the Parchment texture and click OK.

Select the Patchment option

Note that to use this Microsoft Word tip, you may have to click through the texture swatches on display (the names appear just below) and then select the swatch for Parchment since you will not be able to search by name.

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Last updated on 15 April, 2024

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