Thread: Microsoft Word Ribbon Problem help

I don't understand what has happened. When I open up Microsoft Office 7 the ribbon is black and white instead of blue. When I go into my word options it shows I have selected blue.
I am worried, could this be a virus or what? Can anyone offer help?

Try selecting a different color option and apply and then reapply the color scheme you want. Maybe it'll work, not sure though.

Good Luck!!!!

Might try to contact Microsoft CS, had some challenges once they were really nice.
Good Luck

It is so frustrating, nothing I google answers my question. It is more than choosing a color in my word options. I tried that and nothing changes. I just don't understand what has happened.
I do know I was in paint and that is where I first noticed it. Now everything I try to do, excel, word, documents, all have a transparent background on the ribbon. It makes it harder to read.

Originally Posted by Lneal

I don't understand what has happened. When I open up Microsoft Office 7 the ribbon is black and white instead of blue. When I go into my word options it shows I have selected blue.
I am worried, could this be a virus or what? Can anyone offer help?

try this:

Right click on an empty space in your ribbon bar. Choose "Customize Quick Access Toolbar" and Click "Popular". You should see a "Color scheme" drop down box--click "blue".

I selected the blue color but still my ribbon is transparent. I hope to get a screen shot

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Thanks