Change the page background in Pages on iPad
You can add a colour, gradient or image to the background of individual pages in a page layout document. You can also modify the background of a master page to apply the change to all pages that use the master.
Change the background of a single page
Tap an empty space in the document.
Tap , tap Background, then choose one of the following fill types:
A colour or gradient designed to go with the template: Tap Preset, swipe left or right to see all choices, then tap a colour.
Any colour: Tap Colour, then tap a colour. You can also swipe left to the colour wheel, then drag the slider around the wheel to choose any colour. To preview colours on the page, touch and hold a colour, then drag across the grid. Release your finger to select a colour.
A two-colour gradient fill: Tap Gradient, tap Start Colour or End Colour, then tap a colour or swipe left to use the colour wheel. To switch the gradient direction, tap Flip Colour. To change the gradient angle, drag the Angle slider.
An image: Tap Image, tap Change Image, then choose or take a photo.
When you’ve finished, tap anywhere on the page to dismiss the controls.
Change the background of a master page
Tap an empty space on any page in your document.
Tap , then tap Edit Master Page (you may have to scroll to see it).
In Edit Master Page view, tap , tap Background, then do one of the following:
Use a colour or gradient designed to go with the template: Tap Preset, swipe left or right to see all choices, then tap a colour.
Use any colour: Tap Colour, then tap a colour. You can also swipe left to the colour wheel, then drag the slider around the wheel to choose a colour. To preview colours on the page, touch and hold a colour, then drag across the grid. Release your finger to select a colour.
Use a two-colour gradient fill: Tap Gradient, tap Start Colour or End Colour, then tap a colour or swipe left to use the colour wheel. To switch the gradient direction, tap Flip Colour. To change the gradient angle, drag the Angle slider.
Fill with an image: Tap Image, tap Change Image, then choose or take a photo.
When you’ve finished, tap anywhere on the page to dismiss the controls.
For more information about the fill options, see Fill shapes and text boxes with colour or an image.