Changing the background color for shapes

In UML visualization, you can change the background color for individual shapes to add visual interest or to convey conceptual groupings between them in a diagram.

To change the background color for shapes:

1. In the diagram editor, select a shape of group of shapes.

2. Click Diagram > Fill Color and click a color.

Note: You can also change the background color for shapes in the Properties view.

 

Parent topic

Managing the appearance of shapes

 

Related concepts

UML shapes

 

Related tasks

Changing the font for shapes
Changing the font color for shapes
Specifying the stereotype style for shapes
Specifying the stereotype style for compartments
Specifying the visibility style for attributes and operations
Applying the appearance of a shape to other shapes