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How to Color the Table Text in PowerPoint

Updated on:
June 9, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to change text color in a PowerPoint table.

Quick summary

This demo shows how to color table text in PowerPoint using the Font Color option in the Home menu. Follow four simple steps to select your table text and apply any color directly within your presentation.


Steps

  1. Inside the slide canvas, go to the table and highlight the text you want to edit.
  2. Head over to the Home menu and click the Font Color option.
  3. Pick the color you wish to apply to the selected text.
  4. The chosen color is now applied to your table text in the PowerPoint presentation.

📌 Why this matters

Formatting table text with distinct colors in PowerPoint helps presenters highlight key data, improve readability, and create visually compelling slides. Microsoft PowerPoint's built-in Font Color tool makes it fast and easy to apply custom text colors to any table cell without extra plugins. Mastering this feature ensures your presentations meet professional design standards and communicate information more effectively to your audience.
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