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How to Find and Use the Badge Theme in Excel 2024
Question details
The user wants to apply the legacy 'Badge' theme to a spreadsheet in Excel 2024 but cannot find it in the default theme gallery.
- Product
- Microsoft Excel 2024
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Formatting a new or existing spreadsheet using a specific document theme (Badge) that was common in older versions like Excel 2019.
- Observed behavior
- The Badge theme is missing from the Page Layout tab's default theme list in Excel 2024, preventing the user from applying the desired styling.
Ensure you have access to Microsoft PowerPoint on your device or an active internet connection to download missing theme files from Microsoft's template gallery.
Export the Badge Theme from PowerPoint
Use PowerPoint to locate the legacy Badge theme, save it to your local device, and import it directly into your Excel workbook.
Microsoft often retains a wider variety of legacy themes in PowerPoint compared to Excel. By saving a theme file (.thmx) from PowerPoint, you can easily share and apply that exact formatting to your spreadsheets in Excel 2024.
Launch Microsoft PowerPoint and create a new 'Blank Presentation'.
Navigate to the 'Design' tab on the ribbon. Expand the 'Themes' gallery by clicking the downward-pointing arrow and look for the 'Badge' theme. Click to apply it to your current slide.
Click the same dropdown arrow in the Themes gallery again and select 'Save Current Theme...'. Choose an easy-to-find location, such as your Desktop, and save the file (it will save as a Document Theme .thmx file).
Open your spreadsheet in Excel 2024. Go to the 'Page Layout' tab, click 'Themes' on the far left, and select 'Browse for Themes...'. Locate the .thmx file you just saved and open it to apply the Badge theme to your workbook.
Download from Microsoft Office Templates
If you cannot find the theme in PowerPoint, download a pre-made template that utilizes the Badge theme from the official Microsoft templates repository.
Use WPS Office for Hassle-Free Spreadsheet Formatting
Tired of dealing with missing themes and formatting inconsistencies in newer Office versions? WPS Office provides a free, lightweight, and highly compatible alternative. With a familiar interface and a rich built-in template library, you can easily create professional, beautifully designed spreadsheets without the hassle.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free installation package for your operating system.
- 2. Open Your Spreadsheet: Launch WPS Spreadsheets and open your existing Excel (.xlsx) file with perfect formatting preservation.
- 3. Explore Templates and Themes: Access the rich library of built-in templates and color schemes from the Page Layout tab to beautifully format your data in seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Badge theme missing in Excel 2024?
Microsoft periodically updates the default theme library in newer versions of Office (like Excel 2024 and Microsoft 365). Older themes, such as Badge, are often removed from the default gallery to make room for modern design trends, though they remain fully supported if imported manually.
Will my custom theme display correctly if I share the Excel file?
Yes. Once you apply a custom or legacy theme like Badge to an Excel workbook, the specific color, font, and effect data are embedded directly into the file. Anyone who opens the workbook will see the correct formatting, even if they do not have the theme installed on their device.
Can I set an imported theme as my default in Excel?
Yes. After applying the imported Badge theme to a blank workbook, you can save the workbook as an Excel Template (.xltx) in your XLSTART folder. This forces Excel to use that specific template and theme every time you create a new blank workbook.
