The background_image() WordPress PHP function is used to display the path of the background image.
Usage
Here’s a simple usage of the background_image() function:
echo background_image();
The function will output the URL of the background image.
Parameters
The background_image() function doesn’t require any parameters.
More Information
See WordPress Developer Resources: background_image()
Examples
Displaying the Background Image Path
In this example, we’re going to use the background_image() function to display the path of the background image. Here is the code:
// This will print the URL of the background image. echo background_image();
Setting Background Image for a Div
Let’s use the background_image() function to set a background image for a div. Here’s how:
echo '<div style="background-image: url(' . background_image() . ')"></div>';
Adding Alt Text to an Image
You can also use the background_image() function to add an alt text to an image.
echo '<img src="' . background_image() . '" alt="Background Image">';
Setting Background Image for a CSS Class
If you want to use the background_image() function to set a background image for a CSS class, you can do it like this:
echo '.myClass { background-image: url(' . background_image() . ');}';
Displaying Background Image Path in a Paragraph
Finally, you can use the background_image() function to display the path of the background image in a paragraph.
echo '<p>The background image is at ' . background_image() . '</p>';
In each of the examples, the background_image() function is used to get the URL of the background image and use it in different contexts, such as setting the background image of a div or a CSS class, adding an alt text to an image, or simply displaying the path in a paragraph.