Fill text box background?

how do i get a text to fill with color? i know its kind of a noob question but thank you

-Select the text.
-Go to the Inspector>Text Tab.
-Click the Style button.
-Change the face color.
OR
-Select the text
-Bring up the HUD (F7)
-Change the Color in the color swatch.

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