# 404 Page Settings

#### 404 Page Settings

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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="156.22222900390625"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Option</strong></td><td><strong>Description</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Enable Message</strong></td><td>Show or hide the 404 not-found page message.<br><strong>Values:</strong> Yes / No.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Template Style</strong></td><td>Choose a predefined style for the 404 page layout.<br><strong>Values:</strong> Default / Custom styles provided by theme.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>404 Dark BG</strong></td><td>Apply a dark background style to the 404 page for a bold look.<br><strong>Values:</strong> Yes / No.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Custom Page</strong></td><td>Select an existing WordPress page to display as the 404 page content. Useful for creating a fully customized not-found experience.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Background Options

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="160.66668701171875"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Upload Image</strong></td><td>Upload or select an image to display as the background of the 404 page.<br><strong>Example:</strong> <code>/images/404-bg.jpg</code>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Repeat</strong></td><td>Choose how the background image repeats.<br><strong>Values:</strong> no-repeat, repeat, repeat-x, repeat-y.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Position</strong></td><td>Define the alignment of the background image.<br><strong>Values:</strong> left top, center center, right bottom.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Attachment</strong></td><td>Set how the background image scrolls.<br><strong>Values:</strong> scroll, fixed, local.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Size</strong></td><td>Define scaling of the background image.<br><strong>Values:</strong> auto, cover, contain.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Select Color</strong></td><td>Pick a background color (used alone or overlaid with an image).</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Custom Styles

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="158.44439697265625"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Custom Styles</strong></td><td>Paste custom CSS to apply unique styles for the 404 page. This allows advanced users to override theme defaults with custom design.</td></tr></tbody></table>

**Example Setup:**

* **Enable Message:** Yes
* **Template Style:** Default
* **404 Dark BG:** Yes
* **Background:** Custom image (`404-bg.jpg`), center center, no-repeat, cover
* **Custom Styles:** Add CSS for font size and button styling

This creates a **modern dark-background 404 page** with a custom image and personalized styling.


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