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Ayla.Hourani
Ayla.Hourani
Participating Frequently
Oct 20, 2020 12:25 AM UTC
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Keep Artboard Names Visible

Hey there,

I was just wondering if there is a setting that keeps the artboard names visible? Seems rather silly/redundant but I can't figure it out.

(I realize they are there in document setup + artboard panel, I am asking if the name can 'stick' to the board in all views)

 

Thanks for your help! 🙂 

Ayla

    thepixelsmith
    thepixelsmithCorrect answer
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    Nov 18, 2021 4:19 PM UTC

    I know this is an old post, but for anyone who may need to do this in the future.

    At the bottom of the Illustrator Application window to the left of the scroll bar there is a menu.

    Click on the arrow to the right of the current menu display and choose Show > Artboard Name

    This menu will now dispay the name of the current artboard you are on.

    Jerron Smith | www.thepixelsmith.com
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    Damien243036410i00
    Participant
    Jan 22, 2025 1:39 AM UTC

    View > Show > Hide Artboard Name 

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    thepixelsmith
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    thepixelsmithCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Nov 18, 2021 4:19 PM UTC

    I know this is an old post, but for anyone who may need to do this in the future.

    At the bottom of the Illustrator Application window to the left of the scroll bar there is a menu.

    Click on the arrow to the right of the current menu display and choose Show > Artboard Name

    This menu will now dispay the name of the current artboard you are on.

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    Jerron Smith | www.thepixelsmith.com
      rafavese
      Participant
      Dec 8, 2021 7:00 PM UTC

      Thank you @thepixelsmith - this just made my work day way better!

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      marliton
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      marlitonCommunity Expert
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      Oct 20, 2020 3:09 PM UTC

      Hi. By the way, (is not exactly what you need, but...) a fast way to show/hide the Artboards name is using the shortcut for the Artboard tool: Shift + O. After checking the names you can use the shortcut of the tool that you want to use.

       

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      Marlon Ceballos
        Ayla.Hourani
        Ayla.HouraniAuthor
        Participating Frequently
        Oct 27, 2020 7:48 PM UTC

        Thanks Marlon, that's a good tip; it's just time consuming (with heavier files) to keep switching back and forth and waiting for it to load.. yet, definitely a good shortcut to keep in mind 🙂 

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        tromboniator
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        tromboniatorCommunity Expert
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        Oct 20, 2020 6:17 AM UTC

        Hi, Ayla,

         

        I don't believe that there is any provision for that. You might post a feature request at https://illustrator.uservoice.com/ 

         

        Peter

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          Ayla.Hourani
          Ayla.HouraniAuthor
          Participating Frequently
          Oct 27, 2020 7:46 PM UTC

          Thanks Peter, will do!

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