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(1) The non-interactive processing in the computer. See foreground/background. (2) The base, or backdrop color. In order to distinguish any image on screen, whether text or graphics, there must...
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Definition: background
(1) The non-interactive processing in the computer. See foreground/background.
(2) The base, or backdrop color. In order to distinguish any image on screen, whether text or graphics, there must be a contrasting background color.
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