Datasheet
Figure 13-2 shows the same worksheet after applying a different document theme. The dif-
ferent theme changes the fonts, colors (which may not be apparent in the figure), and
graphical effects for the SmartArt diagram.
Figure 13-2: The worksheet, after applying a different theme.
Applying a Theme
Figure 13-3 shows the theme choices that appear when you choose Page ➪ Layout ➪
Themes. This display is a “live preview” display. As you move your mouse over the theme
choices, the active worksheet displays the theme. When you see a theme you like, click it
to apply the theme to all worksheets in the workbook.
A theme applies to the entire workbook. You cannot use different themes on different work-
sheets within a workbook.
When you specify a particular theme, you find that the gallery choices for various elements
reflect the new theme. For example, the chart styles that you can choose from vary,
depending on which theme is active.
Because themes use different fonts and font sizes, changing to a different theme can affect
the layout of your worksheet. For example, after you apply a new theme, a worksheet that
printed on a single page may spill over to a second page. Therefore, you may need to make
some adjustments after you apply a new theme.
Customizing a Theme
Notice that the Page Layout ➪ Themes group contains three other controls: Colors, Fonts,
and Effects. You can use these controls to change just one of the three components of a
theme. For example, if you like the Urban theme but prefer different fonts, apply the Urban
theme and then specify your preferred font set by using the Page Layout ➪ Themes ➪ Font
control.
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