How to Create a Fixed-Height Page and Add a Background Image
Design your page with precision using fixed height and custom backgrounds. This guide shows you how to set a fixed height for a page and add a background image using the editor tools. Learn how to customise the look and feel of your document for a clean, professional layout.
Creating a Fixed-Height Page and Adding a Background Image
Set a page to a fixed-height single page layout.
Add a background image to customize the page style.
Create a fixed-height page and add a background image
Open the page options
Click the ellipsis icon, the three horizontal dots, to display the full list of available page options. This menu contains the page settings and layout controls.Open Page Settings
Click Page Settings from the dropdown menu. The Page Settings panel will open on the side of the editor.Switch to a single page
Turn on Single Page to make the page use a fixed-height layout. This enables page-level background image options.Check the page size
Review the page size and orientation settings. Adjust them if the page needs a specific fixed-height format.Choose an image background
Under Page Style → Background , select Image . This changes the page background type to an image.Add the image
Under Background Image , click Add . Choose an existing image or upload a new background image.Review the page
The selected image is applied as the page background. Check the page layout and content spacing over the background image.
FAQs
What is a fixed-height page and why would I use it?
A fixed-height page locks the vertical size of a document so content, layout, and spacing remain consistent across devices, exports, and printed pages. This creates distinct, printable pages even when content extends beyond one page, making it ideal for branded materials, cover pages, and professional proposals created with sales quoting software or sales proposal software.
How do I enable fixed height for a page in the editor?
Open the page settings in the QuoteCloud document editor and toggle the fixed-height option on. Once enabled, the editor treats that page as a discrete canvas so you can position content and design elements with predictable spacing and page breaks for on-screen presentation, PDF export, or printing.
How do I add a background image to a fixed-height page?
Background images can only be applied to pages that have fixed height enabled. With fixed height turned on, open the page background settings, choose your image source (upload or stock), then select and set the image as the page background. Use the available positioning and visual adjustment controls to scale, align, or overlay the image before saving to ensure your layout remains intact.
Can I use my own images and stock images like Unsplash?
Yes. The editor supports both uploaded image files and Unsplash stock photos. Use the background settings to upload a brand asset from your computer or search Unsplash directly within the editor to find and apply a stock photo. This flexibility helps maintain consistent branding across quotes and proposals generated with quote software or proposal software.
What customization options are available for background images?
Typical customization controls include image positioning and alignment, scale or fit options (cover/contain), opacity and color overlay, focal point selection, and basic visual adjustments like brightness or contrast. These tools let you balance aesthetics with legibility so text and proposal content remain readable.
Will the background image appear correctly when I export or print the page?
Yes—because background images are restricted to fixed-height pages, they are applied to the page canvas used for exports and print. To ensure the best result, preview the page as a PDF and check print settings; if your organization uses specific export templates in quote software or sales proposal software, test one export to confirm alignment and color reproduction.
What are best practices for using background images in sales quotes and proposals?
Use high-resolution images optimized for print, keep important content away from busy areas of the image, and apply a subtle color overlay or reduced opacity to improve text contrast. Maintain brand consistency by using approved imagery and colors, and always preview exports (PDF/print) to confirm legibility before sending a quote or proposal.
What should I do if the background image isn’t showing or is misaligned?
First verify that fixed height is enabled for the page—backgrounds only apply to fixed-height pages. Then confirm the image source is uploaded or properly selected from Unsplash, check positioning and scale settings, and review opacity or overlay controls. If the issue persists, try re-uploading the image, clear the browser cache, or contact QuoteCloud support for assistance.