Applying a gradient to the RoboHelp background

Hello
I would like to apply a graident to the background of my RH9 pages.
Is this possible? and if so, what would be the best way?
Thanks so much in advance for any advice

Hi there
pixiesparkles13 wrote:
Hello
I would like to apply a graident to the background of my RH9 pages.
Is this possible?
Indeed I believe it is possible.
...and if so, what would be the best way?
That's likely the subject of debate, depending on who you ask.
One way is to use an image that is configured with a gradient, then tile it. That's likely the way I'd approach it.
Another way is likely done using CSS to specify paramaters. Some of those here that are well versed in CSS, such as Willam, would be better equipped to answer that. Or you might use Google, I found the page below using Google.
Click here to view
Cheers... Rick

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