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Page colour fill effects option missing
I am using version 16.101 of Word on MacOS 15.6.1
I want to set an image as the background of my document's pages, and have done so in the past by going to page colour<fill effects.
Now I can't see that option anywhere in desptop or online.
I can't use a watermark because I need the image to cover the whole page, not stopping at the margins. Does anyone know how to fix this?
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An option could be inserting the image as a background image:
- On the insert tab, select picture
- Pick a picture source then insert a picture
- Select the picture then resize it to fit the page (might not be necessary if the image size matches the page size)
- On the picture format tab, choose wrap text and select behind text
- If needed, the picture transparency can be adjusted on the picture format tab
Consider the following as a workaround:
Use Header/Footer to Insert Full-Page Image
This method bypasses the watermark limitations and gives you full control:
1. Go to: Insert > Header > Edit Header
2. In the Header area, insert your image:
Insert > Picture > Picture from File
3. Resize the image to cover the entire page:
Drag the corners or set exact dimensions (e.g., A4 = 21cm x 29.7cm)
4. Right-click the image > Wrap Text > Behind Text
5. Close the Header/Footer view.
This places the image behind all content and spans the full page, including margins.
