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Android Build a Simple Android App Creating the Screen Layout Setting Colors

Posted by Batsirai Gurure
Batsirai Gurure
6,553 Points

How do i set hexadecimal values for color for "Textcolor" property in Android Studio 2.2.3

In Android Studio 2.2.3 when i select the 3 dots in the "Textcolor" property of the TextView i get a dialogue box which is different from the one thats shown in the video. The dialogue box i get doesn't have an area for inputting specific values for the colors.

2 Answers

Samuel Moisan
Samuel Moisan
11,953 Points
Samuel Moisan
Samuel Moisan
11,953 Points

Hi Batsirai,

Switch from the tab design to the tab text, then add this propriety:

android:textColor="#FFF"

A little box will appear showing the color, click on it and you will be able to choose the color you want. You can also use a website like Paletton to find hex code for color.

Batsirai Gurure
Batsirai Gurure
6,553 Points
Batsirai Gurure
Batsirai Gurure
6,553 Points

Thanks Samuel. Let me give it a shot