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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 the document. This creates distinct, printable pages even when content extends beyond one page, which is ideal for branded materials, proposals and other professional documents created with sales quoting software or proposal software.
How do I enable fixed height for a page in the editor?
Open the page settings inside 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 add content and design elements while keeping the page dimensions consistent for on-screen presentation, export, or print.
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 an image source (upload or stock), then select and set the image as the page background. Use the available positioning and visual adjustment controls before saving to make sure your layout remains intact.
Can I use my own images and stock images like Unsplash?
Yes — the editor supports both uploaded files and Unsplash stock images. Use the background settings to upload your own image file or search Unsplash directly within the editor to find and apply a stock photo. This flexibility helps keep branding and visual style consistent across quotes and proposals created with quote software or sales proposal software.
What customization options are available for background images?
The editor lets you position and scale your background image and apply basic visual adjustments (for example opacity and fit) so the image complements your content. These controls help ensure the background does not interfere with readability while maintaining a consistent look for proposals and other documents.
Will using a background image and fixed height affect exports or printing?
Fixed-height pages and their backgrounds are preserved on export and print, which helps deliver consistent, print-ready output for client-facing proposals and invoices. Because the page size is locked, exported PDFs will keep the same layout and background placement you set in the editor.
What are best practices for choosing background images for proposals and quotes?
Choose high-resolution images that match your brand and maintain good contrast with overlaid text. Prefer subtle or low-opacity images to avoid reducing readability, and test the page in export/print preview. These practices help your sales quoting software and proposal software generate professional-looking, accessible documents.
Are there limitations or common issues to watch for when using fixed-height pages?
Background images can only be set on fixed-height pages, and content that exceeds the fixed height will overflow to additional pages or be clipped depending on layout. Watch text contrast and accessibility (ensure text remains legible over the image) and keep templates flexible so your quote software and proposal software can accommodate differently sized content without breaking the design.