Modify display settings of artboards

Last updated on Sep 11, 2025

Learn how to modify the display settings of artboards in Adobe Illustrator.

Select the Artboard  tool from the Tools panel.

Double-click the artboard you want to edit.

In the Artboard Options dialog box, select or deselect the following Display settings as needed:

  • Show Center Mark: Displays a point at the center of the artboard to help position objects.
  • Show Cross Hairs: Displays cross lines from each side of the artboard that pass through the center.
  • Show Video Safe Areas: Displays guides to identify the viewable area in a video.
The Artboard Options dialog box displays the selected Display settings such as Show Center Mark, Show Cross Hairs, and Show Video Safe Areas.
Use the Artboard Options dialog box to set the Video Ruler Pixel Aspect Ratio.

Select OK.