No, you cannot choose a custom color for the Focus mode background. Also, note that you must be in the Print layout (verify the same in the View tab) to be able to change the Focus mode background. Users often try to change the Focus mode background color from the standard mode and complain that Word does not offer an option to change the Focus mode background color. That is, you cannot change the Focus mode background color from the standard mode.
IMPORTANT: Remember that you can change the Focus mode background only when you are viewing or editing a document in the Focus mode. The selected color will be applied to the background immediately. Step 4: Under the View tab, click on the Background icon (next to the Focus icon), and then select a color of your choice for the Focus mode background. Step 3: Once the Focus mode is turned on, hover the mouse cursor over the three dots icon on the top toolbar (refer to the picture below) to see the ribbon toolbar. So, it is important to switch to the Focus mode if you want to change its background color. Note that you cannot change the Focus mode background color when you are in the standard mode. Step 2: Click on the Focus mode icon in the status bar (refer to the picture below) to switch to the Focus mode.
Step 1: Launch the Word program and start editing or composing a file.
