Change the window background color


You can change the background color and remove the gradient shading for better visibility of text and for printing.

  1. Do one of the following:

    • In empty space in the graphics window, right-click and choose Background/View Overrides.

    • Choose View tab→Style group→View Overrides .

  2. In the View Overrides dialog box, click the Background tab.

  3. On the Background tab:

    1. Click Solid.

    2. (Optional) Select a color from the color list.

    Tip:

    View styles are stored in each file. To make each new file you create use your preferred view overrides, edit the view style of the templates you use.