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kas8
kas8
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September 22, 2009
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Backgroundcolor outside the artboard

  • September 22, 2009
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hi,

is it possible to change the background color [outside the artboard] to a dark grey? because i really dont like having a big white screen while working in illustrator.

when you normally work in illustrator, the artboard is indicated by a black border line

but when you select the artboard editor tool, the background changes to dark grey, so it is possible

and that is the effect im looking for, but then permanently...

is it possible to do this via the preferences somewhere, or via a hack?

here is an image to clarify what i mean:

    Correct answer MikeV1234

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    kas8
    kas8Author
    Known Participant
    October 3, 2009

    so.... nobody knows a solution that works properly?

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    arleenv30392845
    Participant
    February 24, 2021

    I had this problem in InDesign and I solved it by going to VIEW then clicking MATCH PASTEBOARD COLOR THEME

     

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      M_Jay_Victor
      Participating Frequently
      September 22, 2009

      I dont know, but i would kill for that AND a preview mode like ID:)

        Joe Paris
        Joe Paris
        Participating Frequently
        September 22, 2009

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        A grey scratchboard is much better, I agree, that's why I drew a grey "frame" around the artboard, locked it, created a new layer above it and set that as my default canvas.

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        Wade_Zimmerman1
        Inspiring
        September 22, 2009

        Joe's referring to one artboard document though I guess you could use the transformation command to copy the openings

        to coincide with the number of artboards and placement on the canvas with action that has stops for the number of vertical and number of Horizontal repeats.

        But here is probably why they did not opt to give the user the choice, when in the artboard creation and editing mode it has a dark background
        as well what would be the method of distinguishing between the two modes one that the vast majority of user can find effective for them?

        BTW deciding a dark gray background is better rather than asking for a simply method to allow the user to choice they way they want to set this up  is not productive IMO as it ill not allow for others to say I would like it differently. I would ask for a method to make changes to canvas look.

        Keep in mind that if you are working with a color the same as the background color you won't be able to see it so there hast o be a way for the user to have a choice of how to distinguish these objects.

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