Question

Problems with selection and visibility of Artboards

Forum|Forum|5 months ago
November 30, 2025
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I'm using Illustrator 2026 and finding myself struggling with artboards. The name is now on top in a bright font, and as I add graphic elements that are bigger than the artboard, they cover the name so I can't see it. I also can't select or move the artboard. How can I fix this?Screenshot 2025-11-30 at 15.36.03.png

Ton Frederiks

Community Expert

Did you check the artboard panel if the artboard is locked?

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Lior21774456op8kAuthor

it's not locked, if I move the graphic element that covers it I will be able to see the name of the artboard, select and move it. it's only a matter of display

Ton Frederiks

Community Expert

You should be able to select and move the artboard and contents with the Artboard tool without first moving the element.

Ton Frederiks

Community Expert

You may want to comment here (where the Illustrator team is watching):

https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657-illustrator-desktop-feature-requests/suggestions/40405873-provide-an-option-for-making-artboard-names-numb

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