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title: "GifReader.BackgroundEntryIndex Property "
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# GifReader.BackgroundEntryIndex Property 
 
Gets an index of the background color.
 
**Namespace:** [Aurigma.GraphicsMill.Codecs](https://www.graphicsmill.com/docs/gm/N_Aurigma_GraphicsMill_Codecs.htm.md)
 **Assembly:** Aurigma.GraphicsMill (in Aurigma.GraphicsMill.dll)
 
## Syntax
  
```csharp
public int BackgroundEntryIndex { get; }
```
 
### Property Value
An index of the background color in a global palette.
 
## Remarks
  
If this property is -1, the background color is disabled.
   
## See Also

### Reference

- [GifReader Class](https://www.graphicsmill.com/docs/gm/T_Aurigma_GraphicsMill_Codecs_GifReader.htm.md)
- [Aurigma.GraphicsMill.Codecs Namespace](https://www.graphicsmill.com/docs/gm/N_Aurigma_GraphicsMill_Codecs.htm.md)