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How to Turn Off Black Background and White Text in Adobe Acrobat
Question details
The user needs to revert their PDF document's display from a black background with white text back to the standard white background with black text.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- Reading a PDF document where the display colors are unexpectedly inverted.
- Observed behavior
- PDFs and other documents are displaying with white text on a black background because Night mode or high-contrast display options have been enabled.
Ensure your Adobe Acrobat application is updated to the latest version, as the location of viewer settings and display toggles may vary slightly across different software updates.
Disable Night Mode in Adobe Acrobat Reader (Android)
Turning off the Night Mode feature in the app's viewer options will instantly restore the document's original white background and black text.
The most common cause for inverted colors on the mobile version of Adobe Acrobat is an active Night Mode setting. This mode is designed for reading in dark environments but can be easily toggled off.
Launch the Adobe Acrobat Reader app on your Android device and open any PDF document from your library.
Tap anywhere in the center of the screen to reveal the top or bottom menu toolbars, then tap the 'View Settings' icon (often represented by a display or page icon).
Locate the 'Night Mode' toggle in the menu and switch it off. The document background will immediately revert to white with black text.
Adjust Accessibility Color Options in Acrobat (Desktop)
If you are experiencing this issue on a PC or Mac, Acrobat's Accessibility settings might be forcing high-contrast colors on your documents.
View and Customize PDFs Easily with WPS Office
If you want a hassle-free way to read and customize your PDF viewing experience, WPS Office provides an intuitive, built-in PDF reader. You can effortlessly switch between standard viewing, Eye Protection Mode, and Night Mode without digging through complex settings.
- 1. Download and Install WPS Office: Download the free WPS Office suite from the official website and install it on your device.
- 2. Open Your PDF File: Launch WPS Office and drag and drop your PDF file into the workspace, or use the 'Open' button to locate your document.
- 3. Access the View Tab: Click on the 'View' tab located in the top ribbon menu to access your document display settings.
- 4. Toggle Your Reading Mode: Click on 'Background' or 'Eye Protection Mode' to instantly switch your background color to your preferred reading style.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my PDF automatically turn black with white text?
This typically occurs if you accidentally enabled Night Mode in your viewing settings, or if your device's system-wide Dark Mode automatically triggered the PDF viewer's dark theme to reduce eye strain in low-light environments.
Can I permanently change the background color of a PDF?
Changing the background color via Night Mode or Accessibility settings only alters how the PDF is displayed on your screen locally. To permanently change a document's background, you need to edit the PDF's background properties using a dedicated PDF editor like WPS Office.
Does WPS Office have a Night Mode for reading PDFs?
Yes, WPS Office features built-in dedicated reading modes for PDFs, including a customizable Night Mode and an Eye Protection Mode. These can be easily toggled on or off from the View menu.
