- Select the text or table that you want to add shading to.
If you want to shade specific table cells, select the cells, including the end-of-cell mark.
- On the Format menu, click Borders and Shading, and then click the Shading tab.
- Select the options you want.
If you are adding shading to a complicated table or several parts of your document, you may want to use the Tables and Borders toolbar.
Fill a drawing object with a color or decorative effect
- Select the AutoShape, text box, drawing canvas, or WordArt you want to fill.
- On the Drawing toolbar, click the arrow next to Fill Color .
- Do one of the following:
- To apply a solid color, click the color you want, or click More Fill Colors for more choices.
- To apply a decorative fill, click Fill Effects, and then click the Gradient, Texture, Pattern, or Picture tab. Select the options that you want.