> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://craft-support.mintlify.site/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Backdrops, Colors & Separators > Customize backdrops, document and text colors, fonts, and Washi tape separators, and browse the Styles Gallery for preset looks. Craft makes it easy to create visually stunning documents without any design expertise. The Styles feature lets you customize backdrops, text and document colors, fonts, and decorative separators like Washi tapes. See the [Styling Overview](/en/write-and-edit/styling) for where to find the Styles menu on each platform. ## Style Preview and Styles Gallery The Styles menu shows a minimalistic preview of your current font, cover, and backdrop settings - a quick visual reference of how your document's style elements work together. Style preview with the Original style Style preview with the Soft Spring style To access the **Style Gallery**, select **All Styles** right below the Style Preview. All Styles button below the Style Preview The Style Gallery opens with our curated collection of preset styles for your documents. Browse Craft's styles or use the search bar to find a specific one. Style Gallery with Craft's preset styles ## Custom Styling Beyond preset styles, you can create your own custom colors for the backdrop, text, and document itself. To customize the backdrop, open the **Style** panel and select **Backdrop** under **Color**. Backdrop option in the Style panel **Solid Colors.** Pick a color from the palette, or select the custom color option at the end to open the color picker. Under **Effect**, choose between an **Immersive** or **Faded** backdrop. Backdrop popover with the solid color palette **Gradients.** Choose a preset gradient, then make it your own by adjusting the start and end colors and the direction of the blend. Backdrop popover with gradient options **Images.** Pick one of the featured images, select **Shuffle** for new suggestions, search **Unsplash** for professional photos, or choose **Upload** to use an image from your device. Turn on **Blur Image** for a softer, more subtle backdrop. Backdrop popover with image options Looking to add a visual header to your document? See the dedicated [Cover Images](/en/write-and-edit/styling/cover-images) article for uploading, cropping, and Unsplash options. ## Separators and Washi Tapes Separators help structure content within a document. Craft takes this to the next level with Washi tapes, uniquely decorated strips that serve as visual separators. Pick a style in the **Style** panel under **Separator Style**: **Line.** The classic separator style with clean horizontal lines. Line separator style **Washi Tape.** Decorative patterned strips. Select a **Pattern** to match your document's mood. Washi Tape separator style **Doodle.** Hand-drawn style separators for a playful, personal touch. Doodle separator style Type three dashes (`---`) to instantly add a separator in whatever style you have set for your document. ### Washi Tape Styling Similar to backdrop and cover image options, you can customize Washi tape separators with solid colors or patterns. With **Washi Tape** selected as your separator style, select the **Pattern** option to start customizing. Pattern option under Separator Style In the Washi Tape popover, switch between solid colors and patterns. The pattern view shows suggested patterns and the ones you've saved, and you can also **Upload** your own image to turn it into tape. Washi Tape popover with suggested and saved patterns For the full collection of preset patterns, open the **Washi Gallery**. Washi Gallery with preset patterns You can be as specific as you like with your Washi tape colors. In the solid color view, choose a texture for your tape and pick a color from the palette. Washi Tape popover with textures and solid colors For a precise shade, select the arrow at the end of the palette to open the color picker. Fine-tune with sliders, use the eyedropper, or enter an exact hex or HSB value. Color picker with sliders and exact color values ## Text and Document Color You have full control over your document and text colors. In the **Style** panel under **Color**, select **Document Color** or **Text Color**. Document Color and Text Color in the Style panel Pick one of the preset shades, or choose **Select Color** at the end of the palette to create your own. Until you change it, Craft documents use the system default color: white in Light Mode and black in Dark Mode. Document Color palette with the Select Color option The color picker offers a grid of shades, a spectrum, and sliders. Enter a hex or HSB value for an exact match, or use the eyedropper to grab any color from your screen. Color picker with the shade grid and exact color values ### Contrast Checking If the text and document colors you pick are too similar, the color panel shows a **low contrast warning** so you know the text may be hard to read. You can keep your selection, or use the **automatic adjustment** option to let Craft find the closest color that stays readable.