Changing the size and color of the artboard
You specify the size of the artboard when you create a new document. However, you can change the size of the artboard at any time. You can also change the color of the artboard to view your document as it might appear when printed on colored paper. For example, if you draw a blue object on a yellow background, the object appears green. The simulation is only performed when the transparency grid is not shown.
To change the size of the artboard: - Choose File > Document Setup. Then choose Artboard from the pop-up menu at the top left of the Document Setup dialog box.
- Set any of the following options, and click OK:
- Size to choose a preset size for the artboard.
- Width and Height to specify a custom size for the artboard.
Note: The size of the artboard does not define the size of the printed page. The paper size is derived from your print settings. (See Using the Print dialog box and Specifying the media size and orientation.) - Orientation to change the orientation of the artboard between portrait and landscape.
To change the color of the artboard: - Choose File > Document Setup. Then choose Transparency from the pop-up menu at the top left of the Document Setup dialog box.
- Select Simulate Colored Paper.
- Click the top color swatch, and select a new color using the Color dialog box.
- Click OK.
In CMYK documents, choosing the Simulate Colored Paper option is even useful with a white background, as it gives you a more accurate preview of how non-opaque artwork will print.
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