Background Colors or Images Are Not Visible on Web Pages in Internet Explorer (277008)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 98 Second Edition SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 98 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 95 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q277008

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to view a Web page that has a background color or background image, the background is not displayed and a white background is displayed instead.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you click to select the Ignore colors specified on Web pages check box.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, click to clear the Ignore colors specified on Web pages check box:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Internet Options.
  3. On the General tab, click Accessibility.
  4. Click to clear the Ignore colors specified on Web pages check box.
  5. Click OK, and then OK.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/27/2004
Keywords:kbColor kbgraphic kbprb KB277008
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