SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Change your desktop wallpaper
Set a new picture for the desktop background.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 7
Open the Apple menu
Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen.
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STEP 1
Open the Apple menu
Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen.
STEP 2
Open System Settings
Click System Settings.
STEP 3
Open Wallpaper
In the sidebar on the left, click Wallpaper.
You may need to scroll the sidebar to find Wallpaper.
STEP 4
Choose a built-in picture
Click one of the built-in wallpapers to use it.
STEP 5
Use your own photo — optional
To use your own photo instead, scroll down to Your Photos and click Add Photo.
The Add Photo control is shown under Your Photos. Your available wallpapers may differ.
STEP 6
Pick your photo
Click Choose from Photos, then pick your picture.
If the photo is saved as a file, click Choose File instead.
STEP 7
Confirm it is applied
Click the picture to set it; it changes the desktop straight away.
The selected wallpaper appears in the preview at the top. Check your desktop to see the full result.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.