Article: Q87933
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 05-NOV-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11
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SUMMARY
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Windows 3.1 allows the use of .RLE (run length encoded) files as background
wallpaper. To use an .RLE file as wallpaper:
1. Run Control Panel.
2. Choose the Desktop icon.
3. Type the name of the .RLE file in the Wallpaper text box.
MORE INFORMATION
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.RLE files store pixel color by run length, or the number of similar colored
pixels that are side by side; whereas .BMP files store the color values for each
pixel in the bitmap. A line in a .BMP file may look as follows:
blue,blue,blue,red,red,white,white,white,white
The line above would appear as follows in an .RLE file:
3 blue,2 red,4 white
The Wallpaper list box in the Desktop section of Control Panel only displays
files with a .BMP extension. However, .RLE files may be selected by entering the
name of the file in the Wallpaper box.
Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 wall paper bitmap
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311
Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
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