How to Change Typewriter Tool Font Color to Black in Acrobat 8
Question details
The user wants to change the font color of the Typewriter tool to black and set it as the default color in Adobe Acrobat 8.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Adding text to a PDF using the Typewriter tool but needing the text to be black instead of the current default color.
- Observed behavior
- The Typewriter tool uses a non-black color by default, requiring a manual color adjustment and a new default setting for future use.
Ensure your PDF document is not restricted from editing or locked with a password. It is also helpful to display the Properties Bar (View > Toolbars > Properties Bar or Ctrl+E) to easily access text formatting options.
Change the Typewriter Text Color and Set it as Default
Edit the color of existing typewriter text and configure Acrobat 8 to use black for all future typewriter inputs.
Because Adobe Acrobat 8 is an older version of the software, the interface relies heavily on the Properties Bar and specific selection tools. You must first change the color of an existing block of text before you can save that new color as the default.
Click inside the text you have already typed using the Typewriter Tool to make it editable, and highlight the characters.
Open the text properties by viewing the Properties Bar (press Ctrl+E on Windows or Cmd+E on Mac). Locate the color swatch icon and change it to black.
Click away from the text to exit typing mode. Go to your toolbar and choose the Object Select tool (often found in the Advanced Editing toolbar).
Use the Object Select tool to right-click the bounding box of the black text you just formatted. From the context menu, select 'Make Properties Default'.
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- 1. Open PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office, click on 'PDF', and open your document.
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- 3. Change Font Color: Highlight the text you entered. A formatting floating toolbar will appear; click the font color icon and select black.
- 4. Save Document: Click the Save icon in the top-left corner or press Ctrl+S to preserve your updated PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Properties toolbar missing when I use the Typewriter tool in Acrobat?
In Acrobat 8, toolbars might be hidden by default. You can instantly reveal the Properties toolbar by pressing Ctrl+E (Windows) or Cmd+E (Mac), or by navigating to View > Toolbars > Properties Bar.
Can I change the font style and size along with the color?
Yes. When you select the text with the Typewriter tool and apply changes via the Properties Bar, you can adjust the font family, size, and styling (such as bold or italic). Saving the properties as default will apply all these combined settings to future text.
Does the 'Make Properties Default' option apply to my other PDF files?
Yes, once you set the Typewriter tool's default properties in Acrobat 8, those settings are saved in your application preferences. Your new color preference will persist when you open and edit other PDF documents.
What if I cannot select the text with the Object Select tool?
If the text isn't selectable, ensure you are not actively in text-editing mode (with a blinking cursor). Click on a blank space in the document first, select the Object Select tool, and then right-click the outer bounding box of the text.
