The bug
24w09a introduces the ability to change the texture used for the previously-hardcoded pause menu background. However, it is not possible to change the equivalent background seen in inventory screens, which seems as though it may be an oversight.
How to reproduce
Download and apply the attached resource pack
Check the pause menu
Check the inventory
Expected results
The inventory background would be changed, just like the pause menu.
Actual results
It is not.
How to fix
Pointing the background used for inventories to menu_background.png would be a quick and dirty fix, but it would be preferable if the inventory background had its own, dedicated texture file to permit more creative freedom and avoid conflicts like MC-268812.
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