Comment 3 for bug 171077

I also agree I would like an option under File --> Inkscape Preferences that would allow me to change the background color of the 'non-working' area of the document (See attached screen shot). Many other Drawing (GIMP) and Document tools (MS Word, Open Office) have a gray background by default.

I have also documented this issue in the inkscape forums and I was advised there to submit it as a 'bug'
http://www.inkscapeforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3825

Thanks for your time
pk386/Morgan