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Chapter 2. Using the Graphical Desktop 21
Figure 2-10. The Background Preferences Tool
The Background Preferences tool allows you to load a new background from a directory of
provided images ( ). You can also drag an image into the
/usr/share/backgrounds/images/
window from your own image directory. There are several additional options for displaying your
background image. The Wallpaper option displays multiple instances of your image across the
desktop, which is useful if you use a small image or if you use a tile (or pattern) image from
(or from your own image collection). The Centered option
/usr/share/backgrounds/tiles/
places your image in the center of the desktop, leaving the default background colors to fill in any
remaining desktop space. To fill the desktop with an image without tiling it, use the Scaled or
Stretched options. Figure 2-11 shows a background image of flowers and plants that is stretched to
fill the entire desktop.
Figure 2-11. The Desktop with a New Background
If you want to create a background with your own custom colors and no images, choose the No
Picture option and adjust your colors using the Background Style options. Choose your own Top
Color and Bottom Color and the color gradient (or the blending of colors). Click Close to save and
exit the Background Preferences tool.