How to Change the Table Color in Google Docs Mobile App (2025)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to change a table color in Google Docs mobile. Simply follow the steps below.

Change the Table Color in Google Docs Mobile

Google Docs mobile app doesn’t yet support changing table background colors. Currently, you can only do this through your mobile chrome browser. Follow the steps below to change table colors in Google Docs.

1. Copy the Document Link 

Tap the “three dots” in the lower-right corner of the Google Doc file. Choose “Copy link” to copy the document’s URL.

2. Paste the Link to the Google Chrome

In the Chrome address bar, “paste” the copied link from your Google Docs app and press “Enter.” Your Google Docs file will now open in the Google Chrome browser.

3. Select the Cell You Want to Change

Zoom in as needed to accurately select the cells you want to change. The cursor will indicate the specific cell where you’ll apply the color change.

4. Access Table Properties

Tap the “three vertical dots” on the toolbar. From the options, select the “fill color” icon to open the color palette, where you can choose a color.

5. Select a Color

Tap your desired color from the palette; a checkmark will appear on the selected color, indicating it has been applied to the chosen cell. Repeat this process to change the color of any other cells in the table as needed.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to change table colors on Google Docs using your mobile phone. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to make a table with different sized cells in Google Docs and how to make a table of contents in Google Docs.