Editor X: Changing the Background of a Section
Editor X lets you design each and every section to your exact needs. You can choose a color, gradient, image or video for your section's background. Add an interesting pattern overlay and adjust the opacity so the background doesn't draw too much attention from the content. You can find all background options in the Design tab in the Inspector panel. The options you see depend on the Media & Pattern toggle. What does the Media & Pattern toggle control?The Media & Pattern toggle controls your background options:
Enabled: You can combine layers of color, gradients, media (image / video) and a pattern to the background so your section really stands out.  Disabled: You can pick a color for your section's background and adjust the opacity.

In this article, learn how to design your section's background:
Add a color to the background Add a gradient to the background Add an image to the background Add a video to the background Apply a pattern overlayTip:To speed up the design process, we have created tons of ready-made and fully responsive sections under Sections in the Add panel. Adding a color to the section backgroundPick any color for your section's background, whether it's one of your theme colors or a custom color. You can then set the opacity if you prefer a more subdued background.To change the background color of a page section:
Click the relevant page section on your site. ﻿Click the Inspector icon ﻿ at the top of Editor X. Click the Design icon . Click the color box under Color / Fill Color & Opacity. Depending on your preference, select a color:
    
Theme colors: Select one of your site colors. My colors: Choose an existing custom color. Add color: Click + Add to add a new color to the Color Picker.    (Optional) Use the slider to increase or decrease the background opacity.Adding a gradient to the section backgroundEditor X offers different types of gradients for your section's background:
Radial, Linear or Conic gradient : Choose up to 8 colors and control the opacity of each individual color in these gradients. You can also adjust the angle (Linear), focal point (Radial) or both (Conic) to achieve the look you want. Fluid gradient : This gradient lets you create a mesh-like effect, blending as many colors as you need. You can control the opacity, size and spread of each individual color in this gradient. To add a gradient background to a page section:
Click the relevant page section on your site. ﻿Click the Inspector icon ﻿ at the top of Editor X. Click the Design icon . (If it's disabled) Enable the Media & Pattern toggle. Click the color box under Color. Depending on your preference, click below to learn how to create each gradient type:Add a Linear, Radial or Conic gradient
(In the Color Picker) Click the Gradient icon . Choose the gradient type from the drop-down: Linear, Radial or Conic. Adjust the gradient and its colors by doing the following:
    
(Linear and Conic) Change the angle: 
        
Click the current angle that appears on the gradient preview. Enter the desired angle.    (Radial and Conic) Change the focal point: 

Click the current focal point appearing on the gradient preview. Hold and drag it to the desired location.    Change an existing color: 

(On the colors bar under the preview) Click the color dot that you want to change. Click the color box. Select a color. You can choose one of your theme colors or any custom color you wish.   Add more colors:

(On the colors bar under the preview) Click on the desired location for your new color.
Tip: As you hover over the colors bar, you'll notice your cursor changing to this icon . Select a color. You can choose one of your theme colors or any custom color you wish. (Optional) Drag the slider to change the color's opacity.   Delete a color: 
        
(On the colors bar under the preview) Click the color dot that you want to remove. Click the Delete Color icon .

    Tip: Save the gradients you design so they're always available for future use. After designing your gradient, click + Add next to My color gradients. Add a Fluid gradient
(In the Color Picker) Click the Fluid Gradient icon . Adjust the gradient and its colors by doing the following:
    
Change an existing color:

(On the the gradient preview) Click the color dot that you want to change. Click the color box below the preview. Select a different color. You can choose one of your theme colors or any custom color you wish.   Add more colors:

(On the the gradient preview) Click on the desired location for your new color. 
Tip: As you hover over the preview, you'll notice your cursor changing to this icon . Select a color. You can choose one of your theme colors or any custom color you wish. Adjust your new color:
            
Drag the slider to change the color's opacity. Drag the slider under Size to change the amount of space this color takes up in the gradient. Drag the slider under Spread to set how much each color spreads across the gradient.     Delete a color:

(On the the gradient preview) Click the color dot you want to remove. Click the Delete Color icon .

    Tip: Save the gradients you design so they're always available for future use. After designing your gradient, click + Add next to My fluid gradients.Adding an image to the section backgroundAdd an image to your section's background and adjust the focal point so the relevant part is always displayed. You can use your own uploaded images, choose a free image from Wix / Unsplash or purchase a Shutterstock image. To add an image background to a page section:
Click the relevant page section on your site. ﻿Click the Inspector icon ﻿ at the top of Editor X. Click the Design icon . (If disabled) Enable the Media & Pattern toggle. Click + Add image or video to access the Media Manager, where you can:
    
Choose an image from your own site files. Click the Media from Wix / Unsplash tab to use one of our free images. Click the Shutterstock tab to search for an image on Shutterstock.    (Optional) Customize your image background:
    
Click the Focal Point icon  to select the part of the image that should always be visible, even when the screen is resized. Drag the slider under Opacity to change the image's visibility. Click the drop-down under Fitting Options to choose how this image should fit the section.  Tip:You can add a color overlay to make your image background a bit more subdued. Click under Color to choose one, then drag the slider to adjust the opacity of this layer.  Adding a video to the section backgroundAdd a video background to add a sense of movement to your section. You can choose the focal point of the video, change the playback speed and decide whether or not it plays in a loop.We have a whole library of free videos you can use for your background, but you can also use your own files or purchase a video from Shutterstock.To add a video background to a page section:
Click the relevant page section on your site. ﻿Click the Inspector icon ﻿ at the top of Editor X. Click the Design icon . (If disabled) Enable the Media & Pattern toggle. Click + Add image or video to access the Media Manager, where you can:
    
Choose a video from your own site files. Click the Media from Wix / Unsplash tab to use one of our free videos. Click the Shutterstock tab to search for a video on Shutterstock.    (Optional) Customize your video background:
    
Click the Focal Point icon  to select the area in the video that should always be visible, even when the screen is resized. Drag the slider under Opacity to change the video's visibility. Click the drop-down under Playback speed Click the Play in a loop toggle to change the way your video is played:
        
Enabled: Your video plays in an infinite loop in the background.  Disabled: Your video only plays once to visitors, then stops.      Tip:You can add a color overlay to make your video background a bit more subdued. Click under Color to choose one, then drag the slider to adjust the opacity of this layer.  Adding a pattern overlay to the section backgroundApply an interesting pattern over your section's background. We have a variety of patterns to choose from, in different colors and sizes – browse through the list and click patterns you like to see how they blend with the background.Before you begin:Make sure the Media & Pattern toggle is enabled so you can see this option. To add a pattern overlay to the section background:
Click the relevant page section on your site. ﻿Click the Inspector icon ﻿ at the top of Editor X. Click the Design icon . Scroll down to Background Overlay and enable the Overlay pattern toggle. Browse through the available patterns. Click a pattern to add it as an overlay and see how it fits your background.