How do I create a container box that will take an image as the background instead of color. The containers inside a repeater allows you to set a background image, but if you are adding a random box element any where on a page, that box does not allow you to set a background image. It allows you to change the color. I want to be able to set an image as a background rather than add an image as a child element of the container.
I have the same issue and can’t find a list of the elements that don’t support background image. This is a standard feature of most HTML elements.
The Velo docs say:
Provides functionality for [background images] in certain elements.
Background: Sets or gets an object containing information about the element’s background.
So far I have tried:
- Section
- Box / container
- Button
- Vector Art
Does anyone from Wix can provide more info on this?
Hey!
Correct, boxes and containers don’t allow for image backgrounds by default.
If you’re using Wix Studio, you may be able to use CSS to add an image to the background of the container 
wow thats really limiting. Please share link to vote for this very basic feature.
We don’t currently have a feature request for this, but you can request a feature via the Product Roadmap here - Product Roadmap
I’m curious to learn more about the need for this feature vs adding an image as a child element of a container
background-image: url("paper.gif");
Use this in CSS.global file. It may not much responsive but your container background will change to image
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This is strange, I came to this forum looking for an answer with the disappointment to hear it’s not possible without Wix studio.
The strange part is if you add a hover repeater, THOSE containers have the ability to have an image background. Essentially it’s a feature that has been programmed, but not properly implemented. Fantastic.