How to Change Wall Paper on Computer

Wallpaper on a computer refers to the desktop background picture of a PC or Mac. Both operating systems come with built-in sample wallpapers that can be easily changed. It also is possible to set any picture you want as a background. Your personal photos, downloaded wallpapers or scanned drawings can all be configured in just a few steps to be the background for the desktop.

Instructions

For Windows

1. Right-click anywhere on the Desktop and click on the "Personalize" option.

2. Click on "Desktop Background" link.

3. Click on the "Location" drop-down menu and click on the location of the wallpaper you want to set as a background. The default location is called Windows Wallpapers and has a few built-in samples. Click on "Browse" and navigate to the location of the picture file if you want to set a custom wallpaper instead of the ones provided by Windows; then select the file and click "Open."

4. Click on the radio button that shows your desired location of the wallpaper on the desktop in the "How should the picture be positioned?" section.

5. Click on "OK" to close the "Desktop Background" window.

For Macs

1. Click the "Apple" icon in the upper left of the desktop and then click the "System Preferences" option.

2. Click on the "Desktop & Screen Saver" icon in the "System Preferences" window.

3. Click on the "Desktop" button on top of the "Desktop & Screen Saver" window.

4. Click on the folder containing pictures in the left pane of the "Desktop" window to display the available pictures in thumbnail size in the right pane.

5. Scroll down to the picture you want to set as the wallpaper and click on it to change the existing background.

References

• Microsoft Windows
• Mac OS X