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What background color should I use when making Web graphics?
A transparent background will be perfect for Web graphics.

  1. Select File > New on the Menu bar
  2. Open a new document and the "New" window appears
  3. Choose "Tranparent" from the drop down arrow at the end of the "Background Contents" text box.
  4. When the image is completed, select File > Save for Web.
  5. The image will be saved as GIF