To change the dimensions of an artboard in Adobe Illustrator, follow these steps:
- Select the Artboard Tool: In the toolbar on the left side of the screen, click and hold on the Rectangle Tool (or press Shift+O) to reveal the hidden Artboard Tool. Select it.
- Select the Artboard: Click on the artboard you want to resize. You’ll see the bounding box around the artboard.
- Adjust Dimensions: With the artboard selected, you can now adjust its dimensions. You have a few options:
- Using the Control Panel: At the top of the screen, you’ll see a control panel. Here, you can manually enter the width and height of the artboard.
- Dragging: Click on one of the corners or edges of the bounding box, and drag it to resize the artboard. Hold down the Shift key to maintain the aspect ratio.
- Release: Once you’ve set the dimensions you want, release the mouse button.
- Confirm Changes: Press Enter or Return on your keyboard to confirm the changes.
Your artboard should now be resized to the new dimensions. Remember that changing the dimensions of the artboard won’t affect the objects inside it unless you have the “Move/Copy Artwork with Artboard” option selected. You can find this option in the Artboard Options menu, which you can access by double-clicking the Artboard Tool in the toolbar.