How to Add Background Colour for a Column (Single and Multiple)
Customise your layout by adding background colours to individual columns.
In this quick guide, you’ll learn how to set a solid background colour for one or more columns inside a container. Whether you're creating contrast, highlighting content, or matching your brand style adding background colours makes your design more effective and visually appealing.
How to Add Background Colour to a Column in Your Document
What does "background colour for a column" mean?
Adding a background colour for a column means applying a solid colour behind the content of a single column (or multiple columns) inside a container in the document editor.
How do I add the same background colour to multiple columns?
No, background colours can only be applied to one column at a time. If you want multiple columns to share the same background colour, you’ll need to apply the colour individually to each column.
What colour options are available when setting a column background?
You can choose a background colour using the colour picker, enter a hex value, or use the eyedropper tool to pick a colour from anywhere on your screen.
How should I ensure text is readable over a coloured background?
You can also reduce the background colour’s opacity from the colour picker to improve text visibility.