How to make a master artboard or parent artboard in illustrator - Graphic Design How to

Master artboards aren't really offered or supported in Illustrator, but this is a decent workaround! The trick? Symbols! In this video, I show how to create and modify a symbol for the items that will be static across all artboards.

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[jameslj]

I never ever comment on videos. Like ever. BUT THIS SAVED ME SO MUCH TIME AND HEADACHE!! Thank you so much for posting.

[Novamute]

Thank you so much. Jesus this is after speeding up my workflow so much. Just had to come back and say that. Cheers

[bobhighwaystar]

This is simply great. Thanks for the tips

[Shadoufang]

Hahaha! Yes awesome! I haven't been using Symbols for almost 2 decades of using Illustrator :'p So now I will, Thank you very much!

[lcaprioli]

Amazing, thank you for letting me to prototype in Illustrator, such a dream!

[nufrankz]

Thanks, very useful!!! Saludos desde Chile!!!

[Danart]

Great tip, learned something new today. Thanks :)

[MuyanToys]

i got linked image, i want it in artboard master, so can you have solution for it?

[ironicpictures]

I guess it’s time for me to start again :D

[erikswanson]

why would you say that would be better for inDesign?

[farbrore]

I sometimes have nightmares about indesign lurking under my bed