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Desktop Patterns

Windows users:

Right-click on one of the patterns to the right, and select Set as Background from the menu that appears. The pattern should appear on the desktop as wallpaper. If it doesn't seem to appear, or if it only shows up in the middle of the screen, follow these instructions:

Right-click on the desktop and select Properties from the menu.

  1. Click on the Desktop tab in the window titled Display Properties.
  2. Choose Tile from the Position drop-down menu.

Macintosh OS X users:

  1. To choose a pattern for your desktop, hold down the Control key and click on the pattern. Select Open Image in New Window from the pulldown menu.
  2. Save the new file to your desktop.
  3. Click the Apple Menu and choose System Preferences. Select Desktop.
  4. Drag the new file from your desktop into the display screen. The pattern should appear on you desktop.

Centered desktop pictures are also available.