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.