Bookmarks pane text and background colors don't have enough contrast

[tonyh55581104]

I changed the colors under preferences to replace the documents colors. This seems to have affected the colors in the bookmarks pane. When I hover over the bookmarks, the white color turn into black. 
If I revert the colors in preferences and hover over the text in the bookmarks pane, the text changes into white. I find this behavior unexpected. Is this a bug? Is there a way to stop the behavior? I need the text to be white so I can read it easily.

I am using the latest Acrobat Reader version in Windows 11.

[creative explorer]

@tonyh55581104 I have a feeling it may have to do with your computer's theme. I know on my computer I can change either to be in light or dark mode. In this example, I was able to change my mode to light in Acrobat. Check to see if your can do that in Acrobat

[tonyh55581104]

If I switch to light gray then the whole interface is bright. All my apps are in dark mode. While this works, it's not what I like it to be. Thanks. I am going to report it as a bug. There needs to be enough contrast.

[Tariq Ahmad Dar]

Hi @tonyh55581104,

Following up to check if your issue is resolved or not. An update for the app was released this week. 

Please try updating your application to the latest available version: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/release-note/release-notes-acrobat-reader.html, and let us know if your issue gets fixed. 

To update: Launch Acrobat > Help Menu > Check for updates and follow the onscreen instructions to update Acrobat.

If you are still experiencing this issue, it is also happening with other files. Please share a video of the problem and the Operating system name and version. 

~Tariq

[tonyh55581104]

The contrast issue is still not fixed. I am using version 2024.003.20112

[Tariq Ahmad Dar]

Hi @tonyh55581104,

Thank you for sharing the details and post-update experience. 

 Please let us know if this is happening with all or a few files. Also, please share a sample file with us and let us know what theme is currently selected on Acrobat. Is it Dark, grey, Light Gray, or a System theme? Lastly, are you using Windows or Mac, including the operating system version number? I see you have mentioned Windows 11 in your initial post, is that the same machine?

Thank you for your help and patience. 

~Tariq

[tonyh55581104]

I am using Dark Grey theme in Windows 11.
I have attached a sample pdf. It's an Adobe one.
I am attaching what the bookmarks look like and my accessibility preferences.

[Tariq Ahmad Dar]

Thank you for the quick response, @tonyh55581104.

Please share the version of Reader installed on your machine: Launch Reader> Help > About Adobe Acrobat.

[tonyh55581104]

I mentioned it earlier in a reply.  2024.003.20112

[Tariq Ahmad Dar]

@tonyh55581104 - I tested the behavior on my end with the same file and app version, and it seems to be working fine as long as we don't change the color in the accessibility preference. 

I will be discussing this issue internally and will keep you updated. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to make things right.

~Tariq

[tonyh55581104]

Thanks. Looking forward to the fix.

[Tariq Ahmad Dar]

Hi @tonyh55581104,

Sorry for the delay in updating this thread. This issue has been fixed with the Jan 2025 release. 
Kindly update your application and let us know if the issue is fixed at your end. 

Please ensure your copy of Adobe Acrobat is updated. To check for any pending updates, launch Acrobat > Help > Check For Updates.

Thank you for your patience and support. 

~Tariq

[jaroslawjanas]

Just encountered this isse.
It's very annoying.
I am on version 24.003.20180