Is possible to have lettering or shapes etc visible on user interface background ?

[RSN1]

I want to make it so while i am working on a project that i can keep some stuff out of the artboard. At moment when i do it, it does not show the thing which is placed. Therefore, is there any option to change it so it shows up.

in the example, i have lettering of testing half of it is on the artboard and half is on the background would it be possible make visible on the background for while i work in affinity.

Thank you

[MEB]

Hi @RSN1,
Welcome to Affinity Forums
No, there's no option in Affinity Photo to display objects placed in the pasteboard area as it was designed/intended to work mostly with photos/photo editing. Affinity Designer does offer that option. You can always enlarge the canvas and later crop it as required as a workaround.
I believe this was already requested in the Feedback section. You may want to add your voice/comment there.

[RSN1]

Thank you for your reply. That is quite disappointing as that would be extremely helpful.

[PaulEC]

I've never understood why "clip to canvas" is available as an option in Publisher and Designer, but not Photo! 

A rather laborious alternative (not even a workaround!) is to add the item as an Asset then drag it back when you need it.

[Pšenda]

3 hours ago, PaulEC said:

I've never understood why "clip to canvas" is available as an option in Publisher and Designer, but not Photo! 

... I think this option (clip / unclip) should be part of the document - its author just wants off-canvas objects to display anywhere.