How to Change Artboard Color in Illustrator on iPad

When working with Adobe Illustrator on your iPad, it's often necessary to change the color of your artboard to match your design preferences or to create a specific mood board. There are two ways to do this: by placing a colored rectangle on a non-printing layer beneath your artwork or by temporarily changing all white fills or strokes to something visible for editing purposes.

To use the first method, go up to the Top Menu and choose SELECT/SAME/FILL COLOR. Click on any object that has the fill color you want to select and then choose the Direct Selection Tool (keyboard shortcut A) from the Illustrator Toolbar. If you simulate colored paper, anything white will still disappear because that's how Illustrator shows you that the paper will show through - there's no pigment.

Alternatively, you can use the second method by selecting the artwork and choosing SELECT/SAME/FILL COLOR in the overhead menu. This will allow you to select a new fill color for your artboard.

Another way to change the artboard color is by using recoloring options to explore more colors for your artwork. To do this, select the artwork and then use the recoloring options to choose from a range of different colors. You can also choose an artboard preset to create a new artboard with a specific color.

It's worth noting that when setting a layout to be printed with white pigment, such as for screen printing on clothing or product labels that are printed directly onto glass or plastic, the artwork is usually submitted as black or a faux spot color with instructions to print using white. This is because white pigment is not actually used in the printing process.

Overall, changing the artboard color in Illustrator on your iPad can be done easily and quickly using one of these methods. Whether you're looking to create a specific mood board or simply want to change up the look of your design, these techniques can help you achieve your desired results.

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