Using Backgrounds - SAP/backgrounds GitHub Wiki

How to create & customize your own background

By default, you can choose between different predefined backgrounds. You can either customize them even further or start off with a blank background.

To hide the predefined backgrounds, right-click one of the predefined backgrounds and select Hide predefined background.

When adding a new gradient type, you can choose between linear and radial gradient type.

  • To add a new gradient type, click on the bar at the top right window. A new slider as well as a color picker should appear. Choose a color. Click and drag the slider to see how the background changes. You can add multiple gradients!
  • To remove a gradient, click the slider and drag it off the bar. The slider and its gradient should disappear.

GIF

  • To undo something, press CMD + Z.
  • To redo something, press Shift + CMD + Z.

How to embed your logo

To learn how to embed your own logo, check Managing Backgrounds.

How to save & set your background

  • To set the background for your screen, simply click Set for current screen at the bottom right of the window. If you have more than one screen connected, click Set for all screens.

  • To save the background you've just created, click Save Background at the bottom left of the window.

  • To delete a saved background, simply right-click the background you want to delete and select Delete Background.