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Hey, im new to this CSS stuff, its a school project and we just started.And i do belive i can find answer to my question in here =)So, we are making a page useing css. But its a lot work to write everything in codes.So is it possible to use an img file as background? If so, how do you do it? And if there is a 'how to do' link allready feel free to add a link.-Thanks