Desktop images cannot resize

Just removed an image from 'Mac. I was using it for Desktop. Placed in Folder with other apple desktop pics. > Library > Desktop Pictures.
I have now lost my option 'to Fill Screen etc.
Has anyone any ideas?
Learning curve only up.
No problems with my iMac - that I would complain about.
Cheers
from Clive

Usually it is better to create a "wallpapers" folder in your "images" or "pictures" folder. Leave the "HD > Library" folder alone...
What is the size of all the images in your folder? Are they all the same size as the desktop? If there is no need to resize the wallpapers then the options may not be available...

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