Full screen view background color Pages 5.5.1

Is there a way to change the background color in Full Screen View back to black in Pages 5.5.1? I do not prefer the new default grey and would like to change it. I found a similar question in the forum for an earlier version of pages the pointed to a background color option in the format bar, but I cannot seem to find this option in the newer version. Tha

Beginning with Pages v5 in October 2013, and subsequent releases, there is no configurable means for a black background.

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Hi，
As your request is relate to Excel for Mac, better to post your issue to the forum below:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac
Thanks for your understanding.
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