Using gradients, a progression of color that goes seamlessly from one shade to the next, can be an ideal way to dress up a background or add a jolt of color to a logo, avatar or other image file.

Make posters and invitations with more eye-catching designs by setting color, gradients, or images as your document background in Pages. It’s a super-simple trick that can make a big difference. Find ...

The default view when you open most of the programs in the Microsoft Office 2007 Suite is almost entirely black and white. You'll usually get a replica of a page, such as a piece of paper, a ...