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title: Can I change or the edit color of the placeholder text? | Paperform Help Center | Paperform
description: Changing the color of placeholder text is only possible on specific pricing plans with custom CSS.
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Can I change or edit the color of the placeholder text?
### Appearance & Theming

*Please note that this feature is exclusively available with specific [pricing plans.](https://paperform.co/pricing/)*

You can change the color of placeholder text using [custom CSS](https://paperform.co/help/articles/custom-css/).

Custom CSS is configured under Theme & Appearance → Custom CSS. Generally, this CSS will look something like this:

```css
::placeholder {
    color: red;
}
```

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