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Imaginative_amazement0D4C
Imaginative_amazement0D4C
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October 27, 2019
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I'm unable to save a background color in a pdf

  • October 27, 2019
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Hello everyone- I'm very new to Illustrator and I'm trying to create a logo with a black background and gold lettering. I'm able to set it up by simulating colored paper in document setup, and it looks great. The problem is, when I save it as any kind of file to export, the logo shows up with a white background and black lettering with a gold outline. I tried to add another layer as a background layer, and that didn't work. Operating on a mac. Any help is appreciated because I feel like flipping my desk right now 🙂 

3 replies

Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
Community Expert
October 28, 2019

Good to hear you've got it working.

tromboniator
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tromboniatorCommunity Expert
Community Expert
October 27, 2019

The simulated colored paper does not print – it is only to give you an idea of how the artwork would look if you printed it on that color paper. Just turn that off. Add a rectangle (or whatever shape you want) of the background color behind the artwork, either on the same layer as the rearmost artwork or on a layer behind. Not sure if that's what you meant by "add another layer as a background layer," but it should work just fine. In what way did it not work?

 

Peter

Imaginative_amazement0D4C
Imaginative_amazement0D4CAuthor
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October 28, 2019

Thanks y'all! I figured out how to add a second layer and it turned out well. I really appreciate you taking the time to respond and help out. Happy Monday 🙂 

Ton Frederiks
Community Expert
Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
Community Expert
October 27, 2019

Check to see if there is really a white object in the background: View > Show Transparency Grid.

If you still see a white backgound, fill it with a color.

If it is transparent, create a new Layer in the Layers panel.

Create a rectangle and fill it with the color you like.

Drag the layer to the bottom in the Layers panel.

    tromboniator
    Community Expert
    tromboniatorCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 27, 2019

    Hi, Ton,

     

    I seem to be following you by a few minutes day after day. Always happy to see you.

     

    Amy: Whenever you follow Ton's advice, you'll be fine!

    Ton Frederiks
    Community Expert
    Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 27, 2019

    Same timezone 🙂

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