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JenSWVM
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September 14, 2021
Question

Change Font Color in a fillable PDF created in InDesign

  • September 14, 2021
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Using InDesign, I have created a fillable PDF. I see how to set the font properties in InDesign and they will transferr to the PDF. I cannot set the text color in InDesign and have it transfer to the PDF. Text in the text box translates to black in the PDF.

How do I change the color of the text in the PDF?

If I try to edit, it adds a new text box. 

Thanks

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JenSWVMAuthor
Participant
September 14, 2021

Thanks so much, Dave.

That's what I needed. The UI wasn't that intuitive I had to look under an icon called PREPARE FORM before I got that ribbon of tools.

Thanks again.

Dave__M
Community Expert
Dave__MCommunity Expert
Community Expert
September 14, 2021

Super!  Glad to help - and happy you have what you need to get the job done!

Cheers,

Dave

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JenSWVMAuthor
Participant
September 14, 2021

Thanks, Dave

If you are asking me to do this inside the PDF, I cannot.

I have created the PDF from and InDesign file. Once I export from .indd to the pdf and the pdf opens, I cannot edit the text properties. All I can do is type in the text box. This is where I am stuck. I have attached the file if you want to try it yourself. 

 

    Dave__M
    Community Expert
    Dave__MCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 14, 2021

    OK - thanks for supplying the file.  I can, in fact, edit the properties in Acrobat Pro DC, using the Form tools.  Do you have Acrobat Pro installed?  If so, visit tools and find your FORM tools.  Using the arrow tool, you should be able to double click on a form field to edit its properties.

    My best,

    Dave

    Dave__M
    Community Expert
    Dave__MCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 14, 2021

    Is the text you wish to control the text one would fill in to a text field?  If this is the case, double click on a form field to show its properties, and click on the Appearance tab.  That's where you'll find the controls for font, cooler, etc of that field.

    My best,

    Dave

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