Changes

The area of the file manager where files and folders are displayed is presented with a plain white background by default. The color of pattern displayed can be changed using the ''Backgrounds and Emblems'' dialog, accessed by selecting ''Edit->Backgrounds and Emblems'':

[[Image:ubuntu_file_manager_backgrounds.jpg|Changing the background pattern of the Ubuntu file manager]]

To change the background color or pattern simply select the sample square of your choice and drag and drop it on to an open file manager window. The change will then be immediately applied to the file manager.