How to Add Background Image to a Column

Adding a background image to a column in QuoteCloud places an image behind the content of a single column so you can change that column's visual design without altering other columns or the entire document. This is useful for reinforcing branding, creating visual contrast, or highlighting specific content while keeping text, buttons and components layered on top.

Open your document in the QuoteCloud editor and select the column you want to edit. Open the column's background or style settings, then choose an image from the built‑in Unsplash picker or upload your own file. Apply the image as the column background, adjust overlay and opacity settings for readability, then save or apply your changes to the document.

Yes. QuoteCloud supports selecting stock images from the built‑in Unsplash picker and using your own uploaded image files. That lets you choose high‑quality photos or custom branded artwork for column backgrounds in your quotes and proposals created with QuoteCloud sales quoting software and proposal software.

Yes. QuoteCloud allows row‑level and column‑level backgrounds to be applied simultaneously. Using both creates layered visual effects—for example, a subtle row texture with a stronger column image—while keeping content and layout editable independently.

Overlays add a colored or semi‑transparent layer on top of the background image to improve contrast and readability. Opacity adjusts how visible the image or overlay is—lower opacity mutes the image so text stands out, higher opacity makes the image more prominent. Use overlays and opacity together to balance visual impact with legibility.

Use high‑resolution images sized appropriately for documents, avoid overly busy or high‑contrast photos behind text, and apply a subtle overlay to preserve readability. Keep branding consistent across templates, test layouts on mobile and desktop, and optimize image file size so your quote software or proposal software documents load quickly.

First confirm the image upload completed and the file type is supported, then refresh the editor or clear cache. If the image appears pixelated, upload a higher resolution file or choose a different image scale. If a row background seems to hide a column image, check layering settings so the column background is applied above the row background where intended.

Background images can reduce readability if contrast is poor. Always ensure sufficient contrast between text and the background (use overlays when needed), avoid conveying essential information only via imagery, and test documents with assistive technologies. These steps help keep your QuoteCloud documents accessible while still benefiting from strong visuals.