Rob freeman wrote:
> hello everyone, I have come across a few sites that have code: 
> background:transparent url(/img/filename.gif)
> 
> What is the transparent element for?

The 'background' property is short for both 'background-color' and
'background-image', so such a declaration says s/he wants a
"transparent" background-color behind the background-image.

regards
        Georg
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http://www.gunlaug.no
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