While the Windows XP DOS prompt lets you change the default foreground and background colors for text, there is a somewhat-hidden feature that lets you select text in a prompt window and change just the color of the selected text. This may be useful for highlighting text in a prompt, then taking a screenshot of the prompt and using it for printouts or for documenting processes. First, to enable this feature:

1) Start Tweak UI (read the tips in MalekTips for downloading / installation information).
2) Click the "Command Prompt" link.
3) Check "Enable selection coloring.
4) Click "OK" to close Tweak UI.

Now that this is enabled, open a DOS prompt. Highlight text, then press CONTROL-0, CONTROL-1, etc. or any combination through CONTROL-9 to change the background color of the selected text. Or, press ALT-0, ALT-1, etc. or any combination through ALT-9 to change the foreground color of selected text in the DOS prompt.

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