Highlighting in new Acrobat Pro

[simont43406312]

Hi all,

I am test-driving the new UI and reserving judgment for now....

However, one issue I have noted relates to highlighting text.  It seems that the options in terms of colours are restricted compared to the classic UI.  Am I missing something?

Any help gratefully received.

Kind regards

Simon

[Rohit AnandT3 · Accepted solution]

Hi @simont43406312 ,

The extended color options for Highlight text are available under the Quick tools menu -> Color picker(see attached screenshot).

Hope this helps.

Thanks,

Rohit

[Moderator: Added Screenshot in the reply itself]

[simont43406312]

Thanks, Rohit,

I can make this work following the steps you have suggested, but it feels very clunky versus the classic UI.

[Rohit AnandT3]

Glad to know that it worked!

However, i would like to understand the issue further when you say "feels very clunky versus the classic UI". If possible can you please share a video of the workflow along with the issue.

Thanks in advance.

Rohit

[Barbara36056996uqq4]

Hi!
In the current version of Adobe Acrobat Standard I have (2024.003.20112, on Windows 11) it is impossible to change the color of highlight while editing comment, which was previously easy to do. Now if I want to change the color  of highlight after I already made it I have to save comment, click on it again and then change it. To make it easier I have to remember to set the desired color after i pick the highlight tool. I'm a proofreader, I use comment tools a lot and it is becoming more frustrating with every update. I have to get used to doing things differently every time - from highlighting to saving comments.

[Theatrejunky]

I have to agree with Barbara and Simon. Not having a pop out style properties tab, makes us have to go through multiple screens to use our custom colors. I often use my highlights to categorize information as I study and research. It really would be great to have that as an option.

[Rohit AnandT3]

Thank you for your feedback, the issue has been rasied to the concerned team. Will get back to you once this issue is resolved.

Thanks,

Rohit A