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Ayla.Hourani
Ayla.Hourani
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October 20, 2020
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Keep Artboard Names Visible

  • October 20, 2020
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Hey there,

I was just wondering if there is a setting that keeps the artboard names visible? Seems rather silly/redundant but I can't figure it out.

(I realize they are there in document setup + artboard panel, I am asking if the name can 'stick' to the board in all views)

 

Thanks for your help! 🙂 

Ayla

    Correct answer thepixelsmith

    I know this is an old post, but for anyone who may need to do this in the future.

    At the bottom of the Illustrator Application window to the left of the scroll bar there is a menu.

    Click on the arrow to the right of the current menu display and choose Show > Artboard Name

    This menu will now dispay the name of the current artboard you are on.

    4 replies

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    Damien243036410i00
    Participant
    January 22, 2025

    View > Show > Hide Artboard Name 

    thepixelsmith
    Community Expert
    thepixelsmithCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    November 18, 2021

    I know this is an old post, but for anyone who may need to do this in the future.

    At the bottom of the Illustrator Application window to the left of the scroll bar there is a menu.

    Click on the arrow to the right of the current menu display and choose Show > Artboard Name

    This menu will now dispay the name of the current artboard you are on.

      R
      rafavese
      Participant
      December 8, 2021

      Thank you @thepixelsmith - this just made my work day way better!

      marliton
      Community Expert
      marlitonCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      October 20, 2020

      Hi. By the way, (is not exactly what you need, but...) a fast way to show/hide the Artboards name is using the shortcut for the Artboard tool: Shift + O. After checking the names you can use the shortcut of the tool that you want to use.

       

      Marlon Ceballos
        Ayla.Hourani
        Ayla.HouraniAuthor
        Participating Frequently
        October 27, 2020

        Thanks Marlon, that's a good tip; it's just time consuming (with heavier files) to keep switching back and forth and waiting for it to load.. yet, definitely a good shortcut to keep in mind 🙂 

        tromboniator
        Community Expert
        tromboniatorCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        October 20, 2020

        Hi, Ayla,

         

        I don't believe that there is any provision for that. You might post a feature request at https://illustrator.uservoice.com/ 

         

        Peter

          Ayla.Hourani
          Ayla.HouraniAuthor
          Participating Frequently
          October 27, 2020

          Thanks Peter, will do!

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