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cpstwoart
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May 9, 2020
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Color blind issue: How do I change the color of the indicator for the selected text? (Mac OS)

  • May 9, 2020
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I have a problem with selected text where I cannot see what is selected when either the text or the background are light colors. This is especially problematic when using the Find tool for single words, and I have to ask someone near me to show me where on my screen the word is being displayed. It is also a problem when I select text I want to copy where I can't tell what text I have selected, and also when trying to read selected text. I'm told that the selection color is a light blue/gray. Can someone help me figure out how to change that setting? I only know how to change the setting for the colors if I am using the highlighter tool. This does not help for most of the problems I have. 

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try67
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try67Community Expert
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May 10, 2020

It doesn't look like that for me when I select text in a PDF file, but it could be a difference between versions and/or operating systems. However, you can override it. Go to Acrobat - Preferences - Accessibility and tick the box next to "Always use the system selection color". I also recommend you play around with the rest of the settings in that dialog, to get it working in a way that's easier for you to see.

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