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Changing the Page Background Colour

Summary

 Changing the page background colour allows you to customise the overall appearance of your career site. This is a useful way to match the background to your brand colours, enhance readability, and create a visually appealing site layout.

In this article

  • Before you begin
  • Step 1: Open Site Builder
  • Step 2: Change the Page Background Colour
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Before you begin

To change the page background colour, you must have Admin or Editor access to your career site. Make sure the colour you select is suitable for the overall design and readability of your site.

Step 1. Open Site Builder

  1. Navigate to Career Site from the main dashboard.
  2. Select your active site.
  3. Click the Site Builder button located at the top-right corner of the page.

Step 2. Change the Page Background Colour

  1. In the Site Builder, click on the Style option in the left-hand panel.
  2. A side pop-up will appear, displaying the Page Background Colour section.
  3. Click on the colour box next to Page Background Colour. A colour picker will appear.
  4. Choose your desired colour from the palette or input the Hex code (e.g., #ffffff) for the background colour.
  5. You can also fine-tune the colour using the RGB sliders.
  6. Once you have selected the background colour, it will be previewed automatically.
  7. Click Save to apply the changes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the Page Background Colour used for?

The Page Background Colour is applied to the entire background of your career site. This colour affects the area behind the text, images, and other elements on your site.

2 .Can I use any colour for the background?

Yes, you can select any colour from the colour palette or input a specific Hex code or RGB values to customise the background.

3. How do I ensure the text is readable with the new background colour?

It’s important to ensure good contrast between the text and the background. Light backgrounds work best with darker text colours, while dark backgrounds are ideal for lighter text colours.
 
 

4. Will changing the background colour affect the entire site?

Yes, changing the Page Background Colour will apply site-wide, affecting the background of every page. However, individual sections or elements with custom styles may override the page-wide background.

 

5. How can I preview the background colour before saving?

The Preview button at the top of the Site Builder allows you to view how the new background colour looks across the site before finalising the changes.