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16.2. Changing the background

16.2.1. Changing the background in GNOME

To change the background image on your desktop, right-click on an empty area of the desktop, and select the Change Desktop Background option. The Desktop Background Preferences window appears. To change your desktop background, choose a new image from the list. You can add your own images by clicking the Add button.
To set a color or gradient, select Vertical gradient and make your choice of Solid color, Horizontal gradient, or Vertical gradient. Then click the color bars next to the gradient window and select the colors you want.