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jamesc47499502
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February 28, 2021
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Text Box Text Properties is not working

When I change the text color, the color box shows the changed color, but the actual text color does not change.

These are what I tried – 1) Add/Remove Programs – Repair Acrobat. 2) Regedit > Expand HKEY Current User >Software> Adobe > there is no file other than (Default)

ernest.kimmCorrect answer
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April 19, 2025

I've settled this issue through

edit > preference > accessibility > replace colour (unmarked).

For your ready refernce, if it could be working.

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ernest.kimmCorrect answer
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April 19, 2025

I've settled this issue through

edit > preference > accessibility > replace colour (unmarked).

For your ready refernce, if it could be working.

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ls_rbls
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April 20, 2025

@ernest.kimm  thank you for this feedback!

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Bernd Alheit
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February 28, 2021

Does you use a form text field, comment text box, or what?

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JR Boulay
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February 28, 2021

Select the field, go to Properties : Options, and be sure that "Allow Rich Text Formatting" option is not selected.

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jamesc47499502
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February 28, 2021

Text Box Properties don't have Options tab or Allow Rich Text Formatting option.  I am using Acrobat Pro 2020.

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JR Boulay
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April 19, 2025

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gary_sc
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February 28, 2021

Do you have the text that you want the color changed selected? If not selected the text will not change color.

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jamesc47499502
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February 28, 2021

Yes I selected the text, and I keep changing to other colors with Text Box Text Properties, but it doesn't actually change colors.  I am using Acrobat Pro 2020.

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