Look/Style

Changing the overall look or style of a database depends on which part is being formatted. From the provided information, only table and diagram appearance customization is covered.

To change the look of tables (for example, in PowerPoint or on a page):

1. Select or place the cursor in the table whose appearance needs to be changed.
2. Use the Table Design (or Design) tab on the ribbon.
3. Choose a predefined table style from the Table Styles gallery to change borders, cell colors, and header/footer formatting.
4. Optionally, adjust table style options such as Header Row, Footer Row, First Column, and Last Column to apply special formatting to those areas.

To change table background color (Office 2016–2019):

1. Click a cell in the table.
2. Go to Table Tools > Design.
3. In Table Styles, select the arrow next to Shading → Table Background, then pick a color or No Fill.
4. For more colors, select More Fill Colors and choose from Standard or Custom tabs.

To change font color, size, and style in database diagrams (SQL Server tools):

1. On the Tools menu, select Options.
2. Expand Environment → Fonts and Colors.
3. In Show settings for, select Table and Database Designers.
4. Adjust font, size, foreground, and background colors.

These options change the visual style of tables or diagrams but do not alter database structure or behavior.

References:

• Change the look of a table
• Add a table to a page
• Change the font color, size, and style in diagrams (Visual Database Tools)