How to Change Acrobat Tag Selection Color from Pink to Blue
Question details
The user wants to restore the PDF tag selection color back to the original blue after a recent software update unexpectedly changed it to pink.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reviewing or editing PDF tags after installing the latest Acrobat application update.
- Observed behavior
- The selection highlight color for PDF tags appears pink instead of the traditional blue.
Verify your current software version by navigating to Help > About Acrobat to confirm whether this UI change was introduced by a recently installed update.
Review Accessibility and Preference Settings
Check Acrobat's internal preference menus to see if the tag selection color can be manually customized or if resetting preferences restores the default blue.
Software updates occasionally alter default UI elements, including accessibility highlight colors. By checking your preferences, you can either customize the color or reset the application's configuration to clear any visual glitches.
Launch Adobe Acrobat and navigate to 'Edit' > 'Preferences' on Windows, or 'Acrobat' > 'Settings' on a Mac.
Select the 'Accessibility' or 'Tags' category from the left-hand pane and look for any settings related to selection or highlight colors.
If no customization option is available, try resetting your Acrobat preferences to default to see if it reverts the color change.
Verify Version and Contact Support
Identify your exact Acrobat version to report the unwanted UI change to Adobe Support or the community forums.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my Acrobat tag selection color suddenly change to pink?
Acrobat frequently updates its user interface and accessibility features. A recent background update likely altered the hardcoded default highlight color for tagged elements from blue to pink.
Can I manually choose a custom tag highlight color in Adobe Acrobat?
This depends entirely on your specific Acrobat version. You can check under Edit > Preferences > Accessibility to see if custom document highlight colors are supported in your current build.
How do I check my current Adobe Acrobat version?
You can easily find your version number by opening the application, clicking on the 'Help' menu at the top, and selecting 'About Acrobat'. This is vital information when troubleshooting or requesting help from support.
