If you would like to edit the color or background image on your top and/or bottom layers of your page, follow the directions below.
Step 1 | Outlined in yellow, the Top layer of your aportfolio contains your text, photos, and other content. Outlined in purple, the Bottom layer of your eportfolio is the background color/photo of your whole eportfolio. | |
Step 2 | To edit either your top or bottom layer background, click the design icon on the far right of your screen. (If you would like to edit text boxes, Click Here to view the tutorial) | |
Step 3 | On the left of your screen, you will see Customize Style, Top Layer Background, and Bottom Layer Background. (You cannot customize text boxes here) For both the Top and Bottom layer backgrounds, you will be able to change the color/color opacity and/or add an image/change the image opacity | |
Color | ||
Step 1 | To change the color of your top or bottom layer background, click the square to the right of the word color. | |
Step 2 | Here you can click on any of the colors provided to you or enter your own hex code. You can find a wide variety of additional color hex codes and color palettes through either Canva or Adobe | |
Step 3 | If you are using a custom hex code from Adobe or Canva, copied your hex code, paste it next to the hash sign. Make sure to delete any hashtags you paste, otherwise, the color will not work. If you do not see your color right away, edit the color opacity around and it should show up. | |
Step 4 | Opacity allows you to edit how much color shows up on the layer. To edit the color opacity you can either click on the plus and minus signs or click on the percentage and move the slider to your desired opacity. | |
Photo | ||
Step 1 | If you decide to upload a photo/image, there are two different ways it can be displayed: Fixed and Repeat
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Extra! | If you would like a seamless background with your header section, visit the seamless background tutorial |
If you have additional questions, email us at aportfolio@appstate.edu