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How to Change Text Color in OneNote for iPhone
Question details
The user wants to change the font color of selected text within the OneNote app for iPhone, but the option is not available.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- iPhone (iOS)
- Scenario
- Formatting text and managing note aesthetics while using the OneNote mobile app.
- Observed behavior
- OneNote for iPhone lacks an option to change text color. Additionally, any new text inserted below colored text automatically inherits that existing color.
Verify that your OneNote app is updated to the latest version in the App Store, as Microsoft occasionally introduces new text formatting tools in feature updates.
Format Text via Desktop Application
Since the iPhone app does not support changing text colors natively, apply your desired font formatting on a desktop computer and sync the changes.
Currently, Microsoft OneNote for iPhone does not support changing font or text colors. Any new text you type will inherit the color of the adjacent text. This is a known product limitation. To work around this, you can format your notes using a desktop environment.
Launch the Microsoft OneNote application on your Windows or Mac computer, or open the web version.
Select the text you want to modify, navigate to the 'Home' tab on the ribbon, and use the 'Font Color' dropdown to select your desired color.
Allow your notebook to sync over the cloud. Open the OneNote app on your iPhone, and the text will display with the newly applied colors.
Experience Rich Text Formatting with WPS Office for Mobile
If you are frustrated by the text formatting limitations in your current mobile note-taking apps, consider switching to WPS Office. It provides a robust, free, and user-friendly mobile application that allows full control over your document's typography, including text color, straight from your iPhone.
- 1. Download the App: Install WPS Office for free from the Apple App Store.
- 2. Open a Document: Launch the app and open a new Writer document to start taking notes.
- 3. Change Text Color: Select your text, tap the 'Tools' icon at the bottom, navigate to the 'Home' tab, and choose your preferred 'Text Color'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does new text turn red when I type in OneNote for iPhone?
In the iOS version of OneNote, new text automatically inherits the formatting of the preceding text. If you begin typing immediately after a red word or sentence, your new text will also be colored red.
Will Microsoft add a text color tool to OneNote for iOS?
Microsoft regularly updates its applications based on community feedback. Many users have requested a text color tool on the feedback portal, so it is possible it will be added in a future update. We recommend voting for the feature request.
Can I highlight text in OneNote for iPhone instead?
Yes. While changing the actual font color is not supported, you can use the highlighter tool found in the drawing or inking menu to emphasize important text in your notes.
