In Excel, Themes are a set of predefined formatting options that can be applied to a workbook, which include colors, fonts, and effects. By applying a theme, you can ensure consistency and a professional look throughout your entire Excel workbook.

1. On the Page Layout tab, in the Themes group, you can see that the workbook below uses the standard Office theme.

2. On the Home tab, in the Font group, you can view the Theme Colors and Theme Fonts (Calibri Light and Calibri) of this theme.

To change the theme of a workbook, execute the following steps.

3. On the Page Layout tab, in the Themes group, click Themes and choose the Badge theme.

4. On the Home tab, in the Font group, you can view the Theme Colors and Theme Fonts (Impact and Gill Sans MT) of this theme.

Note: On the Page Layout tab, in the Themes group, click Colors, Customize Colors to create new theme colors or click Fonts, Customize Fonts to create new theme fonts. Next, click Themes, Save Current Theme to save your theme in the Document Themes folder. You can now use this theme in all your workbooks. You can even use this theme in Word and PowerPoint!

Benefits of Using Themes:

• Consistency: All elements, such as charts, tables, and text, will have consistent formatting.
• Professional Appearance: It saves time and gives your workbook a polished, cohesive look.
• Quick Adjustments: Changing the theme with one click instantly changes the look and feel of the entire workbook.

Example Visual:

If you were working on an Excel report for a Sales Dashboard, applying a theme would make all your data charts, tables, and text in alignment with your company’s branding, like using a specific color for product categories or using professional fonts for headings.

Summary

• Themes provide a fast way to make your Excel workbook look professional and consistent.
• Customization options such as colors, fonts, and effects let you tailor a theme to fit your specific needs, whether for corporate branding or personal preferences.
• Saved Custom Themes make it easy to maintain consistency across different workbooks and projects.
• Themes automatically adapt to charts, tables, and shapes, ensuring that your entire workbook shares the same look.

By understanding and applying Excel Themes, you can ensure that your workbooks not only look visually appealing but also save time when formatting large sets of data or creating multiple reports.