New to CS4 Illustrator: How do I change the artboard color?

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July 2, 2009
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Hi,

I'm new to CS4 Illustrator, and have not been able to find out how to change the artboard color. Does anyone know how to do this?

Thank you.

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Correct answer _scott__

With nothing selected, click the Document Setup button in the Control bar. Check the "Simulate Colored Paper" box under the Transparency Section. Then click the white and grey color boxes and set them to the same color. It will give the artboard a color which will not print.

Or...

Draw a rectangle the same size as your artboard. Place it on the bottom most layer and lock it so it doesn't move.

pacman640

Participating Frequently

Well this kinda works.

Changed the artboard to grey and now the white text has also changed to grey.

No offence but this has to be the single worst thing about Adobe illustrator!!! it think they could have found a solution by now... how many versions have they created without fixing this little nugget of ridiculousness?

A total and needless waste of time!!!

Doug A Roberts

Community Expert

it's simulating paper colour. unless your white is set to overprint, it's a non-printing area, therefore it will be whatever colour the paper is.

edit: unless your white is a particular spot ink, rather.

Scott Falkner

Community Expert

The artboard has no colour. If you want colour somewhere, draw something.

_scott__Correct answer

Legend

With nothing selected, click the Document Setup button in the Control bar. Check the "Simulate Colored Paper" box under the Transparency Section. Then click the white and grey color boxes and set them to the same color. It will give the artboard a color which will not print.

Or...

Draw a rectangle the same size as your artboard. Place it on the bottom most layer and lock it so it doesn't move.

M

Music1812Author

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Perfect.

Thank you!

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