How to Add a Backround Using Dreamweaver 8

Dreamweaver 8 provides you with a graphical interface to edit HTML code, including the addition of a background image for your website's pages. Dreamweaver makes it more convenient for website owners to create web pages when the owners are not familiar with HTML code. You can add a color or a background image to the page, which makes the image the first layer on a web page. All elements overlap the background image and show in front of the layer in the user's browser.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button, and select "All Programs." Click "Dreamweaver," then click the "Dreamweaver" shortcut to open the software. Press "Ctrl" and the "O" key to open the HTML project files.

2. Click the "Modify" menu item. In the list of options, click "Page Properties." A configuration window opens where you can set several page properties, such as colors and images.

3. Click the "Appearance" option in the left panel. The right panel shows several options. Click the "Browse" button next to the "Background Image" text box.

4. Double-click the image you want to set up as the page background. You can use an online image or an image located in the local directory. You must upload the new image to the website domain host, if you choose a local image.

5. Click "Apply" to save the changes. The property window closes and the designer in Dreamweaver shows the image as the new page background.

References

• Nova Virginia Community College: Add a Background Image to a Page