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How to Fix Highlighter Color Options in Acrobat Reader on iPad
Question details
The user wants to access the updated highlighter color options in Adobe Acrobat Reader on their iPad, but the app is currently displaying an older, restricted color palette.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Device & OS
- iPadOS
- Scenario
- Highlighting text and adding annotations while reading or reviewing a PDF document.
- Observed behavior
- The highlighter tool defaults to the older color palette interface, limiting the variety of highlighting colors available to the user.
Ensure your iPad is connected to the internet, and verify that you have your Adobe account login credentials handy in case you need to re-authenticate during troubleshooting.
Update Acrobat Reader from the App Store
App updates contain the latest user interface changes and feature rollouts, which are necessary to access the new color palette.
Adobe often rolls out updated tool palettes and interface redesigns through app updates. If your application has not automatically updated in the background, you will remain on the older version featuring the limited highlighter colors.
Tap the App Store icon on your iPad home screen to launch the Apple application store.
Tap your Apple ID profile picture in the top right corner of the screen and scroll down to the 'Available Updates' section.
Locate Adobe Acrobat Reader in the list and tap the 'Update' button. If the button says 'Open' instead, you are already running the latest version.
Sign Out and Restart the Application
Re-authenticating can force the app to sync with Adobe's servers and fetch the latest account-specific feature flags.
Verify iPadOS Version Compatibility
New application features frequently require the most recent operating system frameworks to function properly.
Highlight PDFs with Custom Colors in WPS Office
If missing updates are restricting your tools in Acrobat, WPS Office provides a lightweight and powerful PDF reader for iPad. You can easily highlight text using a rich, fully customizable color palette directly on your device.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download WPS Office from the Apple App Store, open the app, and import your PDF document.
- 2. Access Annotations: Tap the 'Edit' or 'Tools' menu located on your screen and select the 'Highlight' tool.
- 3. Customize Color Options: Tap the color indicator next to the highlighter tool to open the comprehensive color palette and select your desired shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Acrobat Reader showing a different layout on my iPad compared to my phone?
Adobe often rolls out UI updates gradually or optimizes them differently based on screen size. If your iPad shows an older layout, the specific app version might need an update, or the interface rollout hasn't hit your specific device or region yet.
How can I find my exact Acrobat Reader version on iPad?
Open the Acrobat Reader mobile app, tap on your Profile icon in the top right corner, and select 'About Acrobat'. The version number will be displayed on the screen, which is useful when troubleshooting with support.
Can I manually add custom colors to the old Acrobat palette?
The older palette interface in the mobile app generally restricts users to predefined colors. You cannot manually input HEX or RGB codes unless the updated advanced palette is activated on your account.
Do I need a premium subscription to highlight PDFs on an iPad?
No, basic highlighting and annotation features are usually free in both Adobe Acrobat Reader and alternative applications like WPS Office.
