How to Remove the Blue Highlight Frame from PDF Text Callouts
Question details
The user wants to find a way to disable or hide the blue outline that appears around the Add Text Callout box while modifying comments in Adobe Acrobat.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Editing and modifying an existing Add Text Callout comment within a PDF document.
- Observed behavior
- A persistent blue selection outline frame surrounds the text callout while it is actively selected or being edited, which the user finds distracting.
Keep in mind that selection outlines in most PDF editors are interface guides meant to show the active element. Verify whether this blue frame appears in the final printed document or only on-screen during editing.
Deselect the Comment to Hide the Outline
The blue outline is a hardcoded interface element designed to indicate that a comment is currently selected and cannot be permanently disabled during active editing.
Adobe Acrobat does not provide a built-in setting or preference to permanently disable the blue selection outline while an 'Add Text Callout' comment is actively being modified.
This frame is exclusively an on-screen visual aid. It will not appear when the document is printed, nor will it be visible to others viewing the PDF, provided the element is not actively selected.
Complete typing or modifying the text within your Add Text Callout comment box.
Move your mouse cursor outside the boundary of the active callout box.
Click on any blank area of the PDF page or select the 'Hand Tool' from the top toolbar to deselect the comment. The blue frame will instantly disappear.
Add and Edit PDF Text Callouts Seamlessly in WPS Office
Need a more intuitive way to annotate and edit PDFs? WPS Office provides a powerful, built-in PDF editor that allows you to add text boxes, callouts, and comments with a clean and user-friendly interface.
- 1. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document.
- 2. Navigate to the Comment tab: Click on the 'Comment' tab located on the top ribbon.
- 3. Insert a Text Box or Callout: Click on the 'Text Box' or 'Callout' icon, then click anywhere on the page to insert your annotation.
- 4. Customize appearance: Type your text and customize the font, color, and borders using the properties panel on the right.
- 5. Finalize edits: Click anywhere outside the text area to apply your changes and view the clean result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a blue box appear when I click on text in my PDF?
The blue box is a standard selection indicator in most PDF readers. It simply shows which text, image, or comment is currently active for editing, moving, or formatting.
Will the blue highlight frame around my PDF callout print?
No, the blue selection frame is strictly an on-screen interface element. It will not appear when the document is printed or exported, as long as the underlying border color is set to transparent.
Can I change the actual border color of a text callout permanently?
Yes. Right-click the callout box, select 'Properties', and navigate to the 'Appearance' tab. Here you can change the permanent border color, thickness, and style of the callout box itself.
