How to Add a Background Image to a Web Page Using Netscape Composer

Use your business logo or a subtle image as the background to add an interesting effect to your Web page. Add the image with Netscape Composer, a free, simple Web design program included in the Netscape Communicator package.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Netscape Composer

1. Start Composer and choose Open from the File menu. Locate the page and double-click to open it.

2. Click the Format menu and choose Page Colors and Properties.

3. Check the Use Image box at the bottom of the dialog box that appears. Click the Choose File button.

4. Check the Leave Image at Original Location box if you don't want Composer to place a copy of the image in your Web page's folder.

5. Locate the image to be used and click OK.

6. Save the file and click on the Preview button to view it in the Netscape Navigator browser.

Tips & Warnings

• Check Save Settings for New Pages to have all new pages automatically use this background.
• It's a good idea to put a copy of the image in the Web page folder. Then the page will always be able to find the image.
• The background image will override any background colors set either by you or someone viewing the page.
• An image background is simply an image tiling (repeating) down the page.
• If you use a dark or brightly colored background, be sure to use a contrasting color for your text, such as white or yellow.
• Use a subtle image so that people can still read your information clearly.

on 11/22/2005 Make sure that the image you use for the background is not too large. If the image size is too large it can take a long time for a computer with a slower connection to load it, thus, reducing visits. Try to stay away from using (*.bmp) files at all costs.