How to Color Folders in a Document Library or List

Applicable to: List Filter Online
Total Time to Perform:  00:02
Tools:  SharePoint Online

SharePoint Online and OneDrive allows users to colorize folders in list and document library with a preset of 16 colors:

  • Yellow (Default)
  • Grey
  • Dark/Light Red
  • Dark/Light Orange
  • Dark/Light Green
  • Dark/Light Teal
  • Dark/Light Blue
  • Dark/Light Purple
  • Dark/Light Pink

16 colors preset

The List Filter Online web part supports colored folder feature. This step-by-step guide describes how to change color of a folder the List Filter Online web part to better visual organization.

Important
To change folder color you need to have granted Contribute/Edit permission.

  • 1. List Filter Online Web Part

    List Filter Online Web Part
    List Filter Online Web Part

    Open a page on which the List Filter Online Web Part is located.

  • 2. Select a folder

    Select a folder
    Select a folder

    Right-click on the folder and select Folder color from the context menu.

  • 3. Select a color

    Select a color
    Select a color

    Select one of the 16 colors available from the palette.
    Once you change the color, both the List Filter Web Part and the native SharePoint document library will display the chosen color.

    📝 Note
    Subfolders do not inherit the color from their parent.