You will notice a drastic difference immediately. Now change your text color to a very light color (such as white) and begin typing.ġ33.6206896551724100 In the middle of the ribbon, you will see the “Page Background” section so click on the “Page Color” button and select a darker bluish color.Ĩ7.63736263736264100 On the Office Ribbon click the “Page Layout” tab. Open a Microsoft Word 2007 Document by clicking on the Vista Start Menu, the “Programs” option, and then open Microsoft Word 2007. Is Microsoft Word 2007 too bright for you and hurts your eyes because the colors are so light? Do you spend a lot of time in Microsoft Word and have bad eye strain? You can very easily change the background in Microsoft Word 2007 so that you lessen the strain on your eyes while you type.