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How to Change Fill and Sign Text Color in Adobe Acrobat

Elise Williams Oct 23, 2026 868 views

Question details

Users need to change the text color or fix an issue where text appears white and invisible when using the Fill and Sign tool in a PDF document.

How to Change Fill and Sign Text Color in Adobe Acrobat

Product: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Device & OS: Windows
Scenario: Filling out forms or signing a PDF document using the Fill and Sign text tool.
Observed behavior: Text added with Fill and Sign appears white or ignores the selected color swatch, making it difficult to read. Changing properties of existing text does not consistently apply the new color.

Before you start

Ensure your Adobe Acrobat Pro DC is updated to the latest version, as some text color display bugs are resolved in newer builds.

Solution 1Recommended

Change Text Color via the Fill & Sign Toolbar

Use the built-in color swatch in the Fill and Sign toolbar before typing new text into your document.

Acrobat's Fill & Sign tool has a dedicated text-color control that can sometimes be hidden depending on your toolbar layout.

Access Fill & Sign

Open your PDF in Acrobat and go to Tools > Fill & Sign.

Reveal toolbar options

Make sure all options in the Fill & Sign toolbar are visible. If you are on Windows, right-click the toolbar area to ensure the color tools are enabled.

Select a new color

Locate the "Change Color" option (usually a color swatch circle) at the far right of the toolbar and select your desired color, such as black.

Add new text

Click on the document to place a new text box and begin typing. The text should now appear in the selected color.

Change Text Color via the Fill & Sign Toolbar

Modifying Existing Text: If you are trying to change the color of existing text and the swatch does not work, you may need to delete the existing text box and retype it after selecting the new color.

Solution 2

Disable Document Color Replacement in Accessibility Settings

If your text appears white or invisible against the background, Acrobat's accessibility settings might be overriding the document's default colors.

WPS PDF Editor

How to Fill and Color Text in PDFs using WPS Office

If you are experiencing persistent bugs with Acrobat, WPS Office provides a robust, seamless, and free PDF editing experience. You can easily add text, change font colors, and sign documents without display glitches.

1. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF document you need to fill out or sign.
2. Access the Fill & Sign tools: Navigate to the "Fill & Sign" or "Edit" tab in the top ribbon.
3. Add your text: Select the "Add Text" tool and click anywhere on the document to create a text box.
4. Change the text color: Use the floating text properties toolbar that appears to select your preferred font color, and the changes will apply immediately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my PDF text showing up as white in Acrobat?

This often happens due to a known glitch in the Fill & Sign tool's color swatch, or because the 'Replace Document Colors' option is enabled in Acrobat's Accessibility preferences.

Can I change the color of existing text in Fill & Sign?

Modifying the color of existing text can be inconsistent in Acrobat Pro DC. If selecting the text and clicking the color swatch doesn't work, it is highly recommended to delete the text box, select the correct color first, and then type the text again.

How do I reveal the missing Fill & Sign toolbar options?

If you do not see the color tools, right-click on the Fill & Sign toolbar area in Windows to ensure all tool visibility options are checked. The 'Change Color' swatch is typically located at the far right of the toolbar.

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