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Why can't i get my custom background OFF my tumblr?

Asked by micheleface (1points) August 5th, 2009

I am having some trouble with my custom html on tumblr. About a month ago, I added a custom background to my tumblr (micheleface.tumblr.com)...its the pink and green heart background that is currently on my page. I’ve read just about every tutorial available and edited my code, entering a new background url and everything…but the old one will not go away, no matter what theme i use or how i edit my custom CSS. I’m usually pretty good with this type of thing, for some reason the url for my old background is somewhere that isn’t accessible to me and it is really frustrating. I’ve cleared the temporary files on my computer and cleared my cache and stuff, so i know it isnt just because a cached version of my tumblr is showing. I have a feeling its because recently the customization interface for tumblr was changed a bit, and i added my current background before this change was made. I’m about to rip my hair out!! can anyone help?

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gggritso's avatar

I’m on your website right now and I don’t see any green hearts…

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micheleface's avatar

i just applied a theme i found on some website and the grey background in the theme kind of covers up the image. i realize for the purpose of this question i should change it back..so i just went ahead and selected the minimalist theme and there are the hearts!

i think i figured out what is wrong. when i added my background a month or so ago, i was using the minimalist theme and under the “advanced” tab, i clicked on “add custom css.” that is where i entered the code for my background. Now, this option is no longer available for any of the themes offered, so i can’t get in there and take out the background code.

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gggritso's avatar

I’m not sure if this will help but here is the exact line that’s setting it:

background:transparent url(http://i44.tinypic.com/s4rq83.jpg) repeat scroll 0 0;

If you can’t find that in any files you’re allowed to edit you should probably just contact support.

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TheCreative's avatar

I found a way to do this without afecting your theme code I’ll try and find it for you.

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TheCreative's avatar

Okay go to “Customize” then “Advanced” then type:

*body{
background: url(/url/that/you/copied.jpg);
}*

It won’t really take off your background but you’ll be able to replace it with any other image. Hope I helped.

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