Background layer showing on dreamweaver

I created a logo in Photoshop with a transparent background layer. Then i saved for web and devices.
Then when I put the image on the header which has a blue gradient, the logo has a white background.
Why is that background there if i created a transparent layer on the logo, and how can i get rid of that
white color and just have the logo alone?

Sounds like you saved as a .jpg and as pziecina says, you'll need to save as .png or .gif to get a transparent background. And you don't have to use the "Save for Web" if that is confusing you, just do a Save As and save as a .png.
Best wishes,
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ghrb wrote:
> Working with FireWork8. New situation: all images open
in Background layer. The
> layer window shows Web Layer, Layer 1 and Background.
>
> If more than one image is open it stack on top of the
other one(s) in the
> background layer and covers it (it used to open in a new
'line'). If 2 images
> are in bg layer, one is moved into Layer 1, although the
remaining one is still
> bg layer said bg layer shows empty in the layers window.
If the image in the bg
> layer is highlighted layer 1 shows as empty.
>
> I think it is something in the settings, but I cannot
find where.
>
> Thank you for your help.
>
> btw I have uninstalled and re-installed FW8, same
problem.
>
> Thank you
>
> Guy
>
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Expert:.
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bippity wrote:
> I just made the switch from gimp to Freehand. After
reading the instruction
> booklet, the only real problem I'm having is setting the
background. I'd like
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how to make any
> background whatsoever show up. Even when I select a new
color for the color
> box, the page remains white. Any help would be
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>

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