Workspace changed to white , need grey

[nwshearman]

How do i change the workspace (area around my artboard) area to grey? I'm using Illustrator CC latest version , 2021. TA

[Bill Silbert]

In the User Interface section of Illustrator's preferences choose "Match User Interface Brightness" for your Canvas Color.

[nwshearman]

I tried that but all it did was change the colour of the surrounding interface and not the canvas, which remained white.

[Doug A Roberts · Accepted solution]

Is View > Overprint Preview on?

Are Artboards visible (View > Show Artboards)?

[nwshearman]

Thank you! It was the view artboard. I must have done a short cut and turned of artboard view by mistake.

[woodyboy]

Thank you!! Not becoming a very big fan of the latest Illustrator. Grrrrr.