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title: How to Change a Paddock Colour
description: Learn how to change the colour of an existing paddock in the farm base map editor, choosing from preset colours or a custom option.
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# How to Change a Paddock Colour

## Learn how to change the colour of an existing paddock.

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**NOTE -** The permission levels required and how to access map editor instructions are in the previous lessons or click here - [How to Access Map Editor, Understanding Map Versions & Naming Map Version](https://support.resolutionapp.co.nz/how-to-access-map-editor-understanding-map-versions-naming-map-version?hsLang=en-nz)

Steps to Change a Paddock Colour

1. From the Paddock Toolbox window on the right of the screen - Select ‘Edit’
2. Click the paddock you wish to change the colour of.
3. Select ‘Finish Drawing’.
4. Choose ‘Select Colour’ on the tab on the right hand side of your page. 
     1. Choose from one of the colours shown, or
     2. If you'd like more options, select ‘Custom’ and select your colour.
5. Select ‘Save’.

![](https://support.resolutionapp.co.nz/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/d787c32c2c4e-Change%20Map%20Colour-1.png)

 

### Validate And Save Changes

- After editing your paddock, you need to validate and save your changes.

- **Pro Tip:** We recommend only validating and saving your changes at the end, after all your changes have been made.

- To do so, select ‘Validate & Save Changes’.
- Select ‘Save Changes’ to confirm.
- Users will then need to sync the app for these changes to be visible.

![](https://support.resolutionapp.co.nz/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/d1bcfea0a4f8-Validate%20Save%20New-2-3.png)

### Related Articles

1. [How to Access Map Editor, Understanding Map Versions & Naming Map Version](https://support.resolutionapp.co.nz/how-to-access-map-editor-understanding-map-versions-naming-map-version?hsLang=en-nz)
2. [How to Edit Paddocks](https://support.resolutionapp.co.nz/map-editor/micro-4-how-to-edit-paddocks?hsLang=en-nz)
3. [How to Change a Paddock Name](https://support.resolutionapp.co.nz/map-editor/how-to-change-a-paddock-colour-copy-472?hsLang=en-nz)
4. [How to Change a Paddock Effective Area](https://support.resolutionapp.co.nz/map-editor/how-to-change-paddocks-effective-area?hsLang=en-nz)

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