# unityBackgroundScaleMode

> Background image scaling in the element's box.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.UIElements](/engine/6000.3/script-reference/unityengine/uielements.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.UIElementsModule

> **Warning:**
>
> **Deprecated.** unityBackgroundScaleMode is deprecated. Use background-\* properties instead.

```csharp
StyleEnum<ScaleMode> unityBackgroundScaleMode { get; set; }
```

### Remarks

This property is deprecated. Use [BackgroundPropertyHelper](/engine/6000.3/script-reference/unityengine/uielements/backgroundpropertyhelper.md) to set the background properties. For more information, Refer to [Set the scale mode for a background image](/engine/6000.3/manual/uitoolkits/uielements/uie-uss/properties/uib-styling-ui-backgrounds.md#set-the-scale-mode-for-a-background-image).