how to change Preview background from transparent to solid white

I'm using OS 12.4 on a 2020 Mac mini (no idea how to change this in My Devices).

When I open a pdf in Preview, the background is transparent.

I want that background solid white.

How can I fix this?

TIA

Caroline

Mac mini, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jun 27, 2022 6:18 AM

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Jun 27, 2022 8:55 AM in response to cdeegan

cdeegan wrote:

I'm using OS 12.4 on a 2020 Mac mini (no idea how to change this in My Devices).

When I open a pdf in Preview, the background is transparent.

I want that background solid white.

How can I fix this?

TIA

Caroline

macOS 12.4

Preview>Preferences>General make some change

Preview User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

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