# Filling an Element with a Solid Color

You can fill any element or page with a solid color.

Use the format bar to quickly add a fill color to an element. Select the element, click the Fill well, and then choose a color from the solid color matrix or click Show Colors to open the Colors window for more choices.

You can also use the Graphic inspector to fill an object with a solid color.

To change an element's fill color using the Graphic inspector:
- Select the element.
- Click on Inspector in the toolbar, and then click the Graphic button.
- Choose Color from the Fill pop-up menu.
- Click the color well below the Fill pop-up menu to reveal the color picker. Choose a color from the matrix or click on "Show Colors" to open the Colors window and select a color from there.

  To learn more about using the Colors window, see The Colors Window.