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Background-repeat: a decorative tile versus one photograph

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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In brief

background-repeat controls image repetition along both axes. repeat-x repeats horizontally, while no-repeat leaves a single image.

Useful to know

background-repeat controls image repetition along both axes. repeat-x repeats horizontally, while no-repeat leaves a single image. [1]

If a small icon tiles across an entire card, default repetition may be responsible rather than an incorrect file. Choose repetition separately from size and position; the three settings solve different problems.

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  1. [1] MDN — CSS background-repeat ↗