# Background The Use as Background option is available to Rectangles inside of groups. Use a rectangle to set the background color, border color, corner radius or drop shadow of a group. A rectangle can also be used to set the bounding box of a group. ![](https://735683391-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LWpp_0PwLnj_AXGL2u7%2F-LswzMc7k-LowgFCuWoY%2F-LswznfSlhyb-ByT9Myb%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=da966d14-0ad6-44c9-bc7d-9e4b618c7286) To set the background styles of a group: * Add a Rectangle to the group * Style the Rectangle * Select the **Use as Background** checkbox in the Element Options The styles will be transferred to the group. {% embed url="" %} To set the size and position of a group with a rectangle: * Add a Rectangle to the group * Size the Rectangle * Uncheck the [Export](https://velara-3.gitbook.io/web-export/element-options/export) option