'Gradient' showing in the background of a file once saved or printed.

[CaitlynQ]

Hi, this is probably a quick answer but for the life of me cannot find a solution on my own. The first image below is the actual Illustrator file, the second is the PDF. you will see that on the PDF within the table created, there is an odd gradient looking shape that is not anywhere on the workable file. I have pulled the file apart to find the 'hidden' shape or whatever is causing the gradient effect and I cannot find anything. I have tried saving it as a PDF and printing it directly from the illustrator file and both print with the gradient image.

Can anyone help me find a solution?

[Srishti Bali]

Hi caitlynq,

Is it happening on this file only or multiple files?

If it is just one file , would you mind sharing your file?

Regards

Srishti

[CaitlynQ]

Thank you for responding, it is only one file.

I will try to share the file!

Caitlyn

[CaitlynQ]

I am unable to share the file..

[Srishti Bali · Accepted solution]

Hi Caitlyn,

I checked your file in outline mode and found there was a transparent box behind text boxes. I have removed it and its working fine after that.

After removing that box here is the image how PDF looks

Regards

Srishti

[Srishti Bali]

Hi Caitlyn,

Could you please confirm if the issue is solved or not?

Regards

Srishti