# textColor

> The text color used by GUI elements in this state.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.IMGUIModule

```csharp
public Color textColor { get; set; }
```

### Examples

```csharp
using UnityEngine;

public class Example : MonoBehaviour
{
    // Sets the text color to yellow of customStyles[0] when an
    // element is turned on and pressed down
    void OnGUI()
    {
        if (GUI.skin.customStyles.Length > 0)
        {
            GUI.skin.customStyles[0].onActive.textColor = Color.yellow;
        }
    }
}
```