How to Use Multiple Font Colors in an Adobe Acrobat Comment
Question details
The user needs to know how to apply multiple different font colors to text within a single comment block in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reviewing and annotating a PDF document where specific words or phrases in a comment need to be highlighted in distinct colors.
- Observed behavior
- The standard Add Text tool may be unavailable or limited, leaving the user unsure how to access advanced text formatting properties for comment text.
Ensure you have the Comment toolbar active in your Adobe Acrobat workspace. If you are viewing a secured PDF, check the document properties to verify that commenting is allowed.
Use the Add Text Box Commenting Tool with Properties Shortcut
This method utilizes the Text Box commenting tool and the properties shortcut (Ctrl+E) to selectively change font colors for individual words or sentences within a single comment.
While the basic Add Text tool might have limitations or appear unavailable, the Add Text Box tool provides rich text formatting capabilities. The key to unlocking these features is the text properties toolbar.
Open the Comment panel on the right side of Acrobat, then locate and click on the 'Add Text Box' tool.
Click and drag on your PDF page to draw the text box dimensions, then type out your complete comment.
Use your cursor to select the specific word or phrase inside the text box that you want to change to a different font color.
Press the keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl+E' (or 'Cmd+E' on a Mac) to bring up the Text Box Properties toolbar on your screen.
Click the font color icon in the properties toolbar and select your desired color. Repeat the highlighting and color selection process for other text segments as needed.
Use WPS PDF to Easily Annotate and Colorize Text Comments
WPS PDF offers intuitive and fully-featured commenting tools. You can effortlessly add text boxes, highlight content, and apply multiple font colors to your comments without needing complex shortcuts.
- 1. Open PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document.
- 2. Go to the Comment Tab: Click on the 'Comment' tab in the top ribbon and select 'Text Box'.
- 3. Draw and Type: Draw a text box on the document and type your full comment.
- 4. Select and Format Color: Highlight the specific text you want to colorize, and use the text formatting tools that appear automatically to choose a new font color.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Ctrl+E shortcut not working in Acrobat?
If Ctrl+E (or Cmd+E on Mac) doesn't open the Properties bar, ensure that your text box is actively selected and that you are in text-editing mode. If it still fails, restarting Adobe Acrobat or resetting the application preferences can often restore unresponsive keyboard shortcuts.
Can I change the background color of the text box comment?
Yes. Instead of selecting the text inside, right-click the outer edge of the text box itself and select 'Properties'. Under the 'Appearance' tab, you can choose a Fill Color to change the background of the box.
How do I save a specific font color as the default for future comments?
After formatting the text in your text box, click outside the box, then right-click its border. Select 'Make Current Properties Default'. Future text boxes drawn with this tool will automatically use those color settings.
