Background colors can add emphasis and provide contrast to a Web page.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
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Open a text-editing program, such as EditPad or Notepad. From the File menu, select Open.
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Locate the Web page file and double-click to open it.
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Place the cursor after the Head tag. Type the following: body bgcolor=.
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Type the name of the desired color (green, blue, red) after the = sign.
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Select Save from the File menu. Open your Web browser.
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Open the file by clicking File, selecting Open and locating the file. Double click or select Open.
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Upload the page to your Web site.
Tips & Warnings
For more complex colors, use the HEX color chart, available in many HTML reference manuals.
If you use a dark or brightly colored background, be sure to use a contrasting color for your text, such as white or yellow.
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