Visio Database Diagram - Format Attribute

Question

I'm using Visio (on the Web - MS365). I create a diagram using the UML Database Notation template. I list out my fields in my table. To make certain columns standout, I want to format the background of the attributes with a different color. I do not seem to be able to do this. I can change the color of the font for the attribute, but not the background of the attribute. Here is my diagram so far:

Let's say I wanted the background of the attribute "key1" to be a shade of purple. How?

These controls have no effect on the background of the individual attributes. Only the font color changes.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi @Dom

I test in Visio desktop app, the background color of one specific attribute (non-primary key) cannot be changed.

In my opinion, it is by design, and it is used to highlight primary key attributes.

The workaround is to change the font format.

Thanks for your understanding.

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