Background

Specify the desktop background.

Background

Have GNOME Draw the Desktop Background

If enabled, GNOME (rather than any other application) will draw the desktop background.

Select Picture

Enter the filename to use for the desktop background image.

Picture Options

Determines how the image set by Select Picture is rendered. Available options are:

Wallpaper - Repeats the image to cover the desktop.

Centered - Displays the image in the center of the desktop.

Scaled - Enlarges the image until the image meets the screen edges, and maintains the relative dimensions of the image.

Stretched - Enlarges the image to cover the desktop and does not maintain the relative dimensions of the image.

No picture - Displays no image.

Background Style

How to shade the background color. Available options are:

Horizontal gradient - Specifies a gradient from the top screen edge to the bottom screen edge.

Vertical gradient - Specifies a gradient from the left screen edge to the right screen edge.

Solid color - Specifies a single color for the desktop background.

Primary Color for Gradients

Enter the primary color to use for gradients. Enter a valid hex value in the textfield or choose a color name from the drop-down menu. The Colors drop-down menu can be edited using the Edit Colors dialog, which is accessed by clicking the Edit button.

Secondary Color for Gradients

Enter the secondary color to use for gradients. Enter a valid hex value in the textfield or choose a color name from the drop-down menu. The colors drop-down menu can be edited using the Edit Colors dialog which is accessed by clicking the Edit button.

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