TL;DR
On Books, open a book’s ⋮ → Cover Background. Click a cover thumbnail to apply it to the card, or Use default (No Cover) to reset. If you see No covers available, click Create cover first.
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User summary
Storyloft book card backgrounds let each manuscript show its cover art on the Books dashboard so series and libraries are easier to scan. Authors searching for Cover Background use the book overflow menu (paid/active plans). The setting changes the card appearance only—it doesn’t replace Cover Creator files used in ebook export or print.
What it does
- Menu item Cover Background
- Modal title Cover Background with description to choose a cover or reset
- Empty: No covers available for this book + Create cover
- Use default (No Cover) / thumbnail No Cover
- Toasts Cover Background updated / Cover Background reset
- Selecting a cover applies immediately
Steps
Step 1 — Open Books
Go to sidebar Books.
Step 2 — Open the book menu
On the target book card, click ⋮ (requires eligible plan).
Step 3 — Choose Cover Background
Click Cover Background.
Step 4 — Create a cover if needed
If empty, click Create cover to open Cover Creator, design/save a cover, then return to Books and reopen this modal.
Step 5 — Pick a cover thumbnail
Click the cover you want for the card. Wait for Cover Background updated.
Step 6 — Or reset to default
Click Use default (No Cover) (Applying…) for the plain card look.
Step 7 — Confirm on the dashboard
Close the modal and verify the book card shows the new artwork.
Tips
- Use the ebook front that best represents the title at thumbnail size.
- Same ⋮ menu also holds series and delete actions—don’t confuse them.
- Card background ≠ print wrap design, though it can use the same saved cover.
- Free/inactive users may not see this menu.
FAQ
How do I change a book card’s background?
⋮ → Cover Background → click a cover (or reset to default).
Why are there no covers listed?
Create one in Cover Creator (Create cover), then reopen Cover Background.
Can I undo a custom background?
Yes—Use default (No Cover).
Does this change my ebook export cover?
It only styles the Books card. Export/Publish still use your selected cover files there.
Do I need a paid plan?
The book ⋮ menu (including Cover Background) is gated to eligible paid/active accounts.