Calling All Tripod Users - Help

jimandsharynp · #1 (**permalink**) 03-07-06, 04:01 PM

Hi Y'all,
I have been using Tripod for my site for several years. I now want to change the background on some of my pages. I know some HTML and can see the "background" statement in the source code. My question is: If I change the "background" statement to use a graphic on my harddrive do I enter the C: then the entire path to my new background? If I make that change then publish from Tripod to the web will the new background be seen?

Thanks in advance for your help!!

Jimandsharynp

Vineman · #2 (**permalink**) 03-07-06, 04:53 PM

You cannot link to files on your HDD. You will have to upload it to a host.

jimandsharynp · #3 (**permalink**) 03-07-06, 07:28 PM

Thanks for the response. How do I do that on Tripod/Lycos software if you know. I know how to upload graphics to Tripod then use them on one of my web pages but how do I handle a background gif/jpg. What will the path be to get at the uploaded graphic so I can use it as a background? Thanks again for your help.

Jimandsharynp

Christian · #4 (**permalink**) 03-08-06, 10:34 AM

Hello, just upload your jpeg/gif image to your Tripod server into a folder like images, then change your

Code:

<body>

to

Code:

<body background="images/pic.jpeg">

You could also use CSS.

Code:

body {
	background-image: url(images/pic.jpeg);
}

jimandsharynp · #5 (**permalink**) 03-09-06, 09:01 AM

Thanks, I'll try that. Are you using backgrounds other than those offered by Tripod on your site? Please send me your site URL so I can look at your source if I need extra help.

Again, thanks, you are the best!!

jimandsharynp

Christian · #6 (**permalink**) 03-09-06, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimandsharynp

Thanks, I'll try that. Are you using backgrounds other than those offered by Tripod on your site? Please send me your site URL so I can look at your source if I need extra help.

Again, thanks, you are the best!!

jimandsharynp

Hi, I'm not currently using Tripod, but the code that I porvided is basic HTML/CSS. If you need some extra help just post here.