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Can I remove the white background from my questions?

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Appearance & Theming

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You can remove the background and shadow of questions on your form within the Theme & Appearance editor.

To do this:

  1. Click the "Theme & Appearance" button located on the left Question Panel. Theme & Appearance button
  2. Toggle off "Questions have background box shadow" in the quick access settings. The "Questions have background box shadow" toggle in the Theme & Appearance panel.

Alternatively, this toggle can also be accessed under UI Elements → Questions.

Advanced Styling

If you're looking for a more bespoke approach to modifying question backgrounds, this requires the use of Custom CSS (a feature exclusively available with specific pricing plans.).

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Can I have different background images for each question?
No, a background image cannot be set for individual questions. The background image you set will apply to all the questions and pages.
Can I embed a form without the background?
In order to embed a form without a background, change the form's background transparency.
How do I add a background image to my form?
Go to Theme & Appearance → UI Elements → Background → Background Image and upload an image.
Can I change transparency of the background image?
You can adjust the transparency of your background image within Theme & Appearance → UI Elements → Background by modifying the Overlay Color.
What are the proper size and dimensions for the background image of a form?
To ensure the best quality across all devices, we recommend images are at least 1500 to 2500 pixels wide.