How to Set Your Desktop Color in Mac OS X Lion
Click a folder on the left side of the window., Set your background., Choose your own photo.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Click a folder on the left side of the window.
Each folder is labeled "Art"
"Nature," "Plants," etc." and contains a set of high-resolution photos to choose from.
In newer versions of OS X, there is only one folder, called "Desktop Pictures," with Apple-supplied desktop images. , As with solid colors, you can immediately set your desktop background by clicking on one of the choices. , If you have photos imported into Apple's iPhoto application, you can also choose a photo straight from your iPhoto library from this menu. -
Step 2: Set your background.
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Step 3: Choose your own photo.
Detailed Guide
Each folder is labeled "Art"
"Nature," "Plants," etc." and contains a set of high-resolution photos to choose from.
In newer versions of OS X, there is only one folder, called "Desktop Pictures," with Apple-supplied desktop images. , As with solid colors, you can immediately set your desktop background by clicking on one of the choices. , If you have photos imported into Apple's iPhoto application, you can also choose a photo straight from your iPhoto library from this menu.
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