To change text background color

1. Click the Text Tool in the toolbox.

2. Select the text object or highlight the text you want to change.

3. Click the Fonts button in the text ribbon. The Object Format dialog box opens with text options displayed.

4. Click the Fonts button to display the Fonts panel, if necessary.

5. Click the Text Background button. A palette displays.

6. Point to a color in the palette and click the left mouse button.

7. Click Apply.