AutoCAD 2008 User's Guide > Create and Modify Objects > Control the Properties of Objects > Work with Layers > Override Layer Properties in Viewports > 
Override Layer Properties in Viewports
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To change the background color for property overrides

  1. Click Format menu Layer.At the Command prompt, enter layer.
  2. In the Layer Properties Manager, click Settings.
  3. In the Layer Settings dialog box, select a color for the viewport override background color.
  4. Click OK.
  5. Click OK to exit the Layer Properties Manager.
 Toolbar: Layers 
 Command entry: LAYER
 Dashboard: Layers panel