Save a rotated canvas view

Last updated on Sep 11, 2025

Learn how to save the rotated canvas as a preset so you can quickly reapply the same rotation settings in future documents.

Rotate your canvas to the desired angle using the Rotate View  tool.

Select View > New View.

Enter a name for your view preset in the dialog box and select OK.

Illustrator New View dialog box open, with “New View 1” as default name, allowing users to save a rotated canvas view.
Type the preset's name and save it for future use.

To use the saved preset later, select View and choose your saved preset from the menu.