Note: This content applies to the desktop versions of Word on Windows and Mac.
If you've added a background color or image to your document and you want to print it like that, be sure that the following setting is on:
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Go to File > Options.
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Select Display.
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Under Printing Options select Print background colors and images.
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Go to Word > Preferences.
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Under Output and Sharing, select Print.
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Under Print Options, select the Print background colors and images check box.
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Close the Print dialog box, and go to File > Print.