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Add text box text invisible

New Here ,
Apr 06, 2020 Apr 06, 2020

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I am in Adobe Acrobat DC, am working on a PC and am in Windows10 Pro. I am filling out a PDF form and when I Edit the form to create a text box with the text box tool so that I fill in the form, and try to type in the box, I can see the cursor moving along as if I am typing but I cannot see any text. The ink color is showing black, I've changed fonts, font sizes, I've done an Adobe Troubleshoot, repair, loaded and unloaded, save and resaved and nothing works.  This was working Friday and now on Monday it's not working.

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Community Beginner , Dec 06, 2023 Dec 06, 2023

I have this same problem and nothing has changed. I have tried many different documents and nothing shows up!

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New Here , Feb 14, 2024 Feb 14, 2024

From assisting someone else with this problem, I believe we confirmed that it is the source of the original PDF file (either the program creating the file, or the process by which it was created) that is causing the issue.

Not all PDF files were having this problem for my customer... only files they had been provided from one source.  When we opened those files, then printed through Adobe PDF to a PDF file the same size (Check "Actual Size" and "Choose paper source by PDF page size" then the new

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Adobe Employee ,
Apr 06, 2020 Apr 06, 2020

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Hi Aurelia

 

We are sorry for the trouble. As described you are unable to view the text in the text box of the PDF form. 

 

We tried to reproduce the issue at our end and it's working fine.  Have you created the PDF form? If yes, what is the workflow or steps you did to create the PDF form or have you got the form from a different user? 

 

Is this a behavior with a particular PDF form or with all the forms that you try to fill? Please try with a different PDF form and check.  If its a file specific issue please share the file with us for testing. Please upload the file on the document cloud (https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/home/) generate the link and share it with us.

 

Also, What is the version of the Adobe Acrobat DC you are using? To check the version of the application please use the link (https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/identify-product-version.html)  and make sure you have the latest version of the application (20.006.20042). Go to Help > Check for updates

 

Let us know how it goes 

 

Regards

Amal

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New Here ,
Aug 12, 2020 Aug 12, 2020

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Hi,

I am also experiencing the same problem of text not showing but only the cursor when filling out pdf documents. My current version is 2020.012.20041

 

kindly assist,

thanks,

Prichard

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Adobe Employee ,
Aug 26, 2020 Aug 26, 2020

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Hi there

 

We are sorry for the delay in response.

 

Please ensure that the color of the text box is selected to black, also try changing it to a different color and check.

 

Also, please update the application to the new version 20.12.20043 now available. Go to Help > Check for updates.

 

If you are on Windows machine please try to repair the installation from the help menu and reboot the computer.

 

For testing purposes, please try to turn off the protected mode. Go to Edit (Windows), Adobe Acrobat (Mac) > Preferences > Enhanced Security > Uncheck  'Enable protected mode at startup', turn off the protected mode and uncheck the enhanced Security > Click OK and reboot the application.
Note: Turning off the security may possess security risks, please turn on the security after testing.

 

If it still doesn't work, please try to reset the preferences to default as described here https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat/how-to-reset-acrobat-preference-settings-to-default/td-p/4792... and see if that makes any difference.

 

Let us know how it goes

 

Regards

Amal

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New Here ,
Dec 16, 2020 Dec 16, 2020

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Hello Amal,

 

Ditto as with previous folks.  When typing there is not visible font.  I have read all the previous suggestions with no success.  

Hi there

 

- I ensured that the color of the text box is selected to black

- I tried tried changing it to a different colors

-  I checked for updates.

-  As suggeted  I attempted to  repair the installation from the help menu and reboot the computer since I am Windows based.  

-  I also turned on and off the protest mode to no avail.   

 

Ulitimaltey, I believe this is a glitch in the operating system as too many folks are reporting the same this issue with no success in correcting.  Who do you recommend we reach out to?   

 

Thank-you for your response and assistence,

 

Scott

 

 

 

 

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Adobe Employee ,
Dec 16, 2020 Dec 16, 2020

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Hi Scott

 

Hope you are doing well and sorry for he trouble. I have tried to reproduce the issue on myend and its working fine. Would you mind sharing the PDF form with us so that we can check it at our end for testing. Please upload the file to the document cloud https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/home/ generate the link and share it with us.

 

Also, please try to create a new test user profile with full admin rights on Windows and try using the application there and see if that works for you.

 

Regards

Amal

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New Here ,
May 07, 2021 May 07, 2021

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Hi, 

I have the same issue.  I took a scanned PDF and used the "Fill & Sign" tool. The text box showed up and I was able to type with the cursor moving but no text was showing.

 

Is there a fix?

Thank you,

Christine

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New Here ,
Jun 24, 2021 Jun 24, 2021

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I have the same issue on several computers. What is the solution for this? We use Acrobat Pro DC, we pay for it and still can't use from about 3 weeks. Something was updated somewhere and now it's not working properly.

 

Thank you,

Aga

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Adobe Employee ,
Jun 29, 2021 Jun 29, 2021

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Hi there

 

Sorry for the delay in response. Would yo mind sharing the sample PDF file with us so that we can check it at our end. https://helpx.adobe.com/document-cloud/help/sharing-pdfs.html

 

Also please share small video of the issue for a better understanding.

 

We are here for help, just need more information.

 

Regards

Amal

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New Here ,
Nov 08, 2021 Nov 08, 2021

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Is there a solution to this yet? I am having the exact problem described.

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Adobe Employee ,
Nov 11, 2021 Nov 11, 2021

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Hi there

 

We are sorry to hear that. Would you mind sharing the sample PDF file and a video recording of the issue so that we can check it at our end.

 

Regards

Amal

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New Here ,
Dec 14, 2021 Dec 14, 2021

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Same problem here. 

it is worth noting though, that this problem occurs to me only when typing in Hebrew, and not when typing in English. In English everything works fine.

I've tries different PDF files as well as reinstalling the Acrobat Reader.

nothing works.

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Adobe Employee ,
Dec 15, 2021 Dec 15, 2021

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Hi there

 

Please try the steps below and see if that works for you, uncheck the option in Edit --> Preferences --> Forms --> In Highlight Color group --> Show border hover for fields.

 

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Amal

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New Here ,
Dec 15, 2021 Dec 15, 2021

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Hi Amal, 

Unfortunately, this didn't work.

the issue persists. 

 

 

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New Here ,
Dec 17, 2021 Dec 17, 2021

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I similarly have been having the same issue for the past month. Incredibly frustrating. My text boxes are for all intents and purposes "invisible" even though I can see I'm typing in the box. My font colour is black. I can add comments to the doc and type no problem, but not an added text box. 

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New Here ,
Feb 03, 2024 Feb 03, 2024

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Turning OFF enhanced security worked for me!

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New Here ,
Sep 13, 2022 Sep 13, 2022

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I am also experiencing this issue.

 

I was able to use Add Text last week.  This week I'm seeing this problem where I can type and see the cursor moving but no visible text.  I am not doing anything differently.

I checked and I am up-to-date on current version.

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Adobe Employee ,
Sep 13, 2022 Sep 13, 2022

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Hi @kspieler01 

 

We are sorry to hear that. Please try to update the application to the recent version 22.2.20212 from the help menu > check for updates and reboot the computer once.

 

Also, try to reset the Acrobat preferences as described here https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-discussions/how-to-reset-acrobat-preference-settings-to-defau...

 

You may also try to create a new test user profile with full admin rights in Win or enable the root account in MAC and try using the application there and check.

 

Regards

Amal

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New Here ,
Sep 18, 2022 Sep 18, 2022

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I'm having the same issue all of a sudden. I'm trying to fill out a visa for Single Entry Visa (PDF)

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New Here ,
Sep 26, 2023 Sep 26, 2023

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The above instructions do not work in the latest windows version of Acrobat.  The Help menu does not have 'Check for updates' any more!

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Adobe Employee ,
Sep 27, 2023 Sep 27, 2023

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Hi @Venesser32555565bid9 

 

Would you mind sharing the screenhot of the window where you cannot see the option?

 

Please refer to the screenshot below and see if that helps:

 

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~Amal

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Community Beginner ,
Dec 06, 2023 Dec 06, 2023

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I am having the same exact problem, when is Adobe going to realize it is a common problem and fix this? I am paying for the ability to edit, but I can't!

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Adobe Employee ,
Dec 07, 2023 Dec 07, 2023

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Hi there

 

What is the version of the Acrobat Pro you are using? To check the version go to Help > About Acrobat and make sure you have the recent version 23.06.20380 installed. Go to Help > Check for updates and reboot the computer once.

 

Also, please share a small video recording of the steps and the workflow you are doing for more clarity.

 

~Amal

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New Here ,
Dec 17, 2021 Dec 17, 2021

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I have the same issue Mac Monterey OSX 12.0.1 No updates available. the problem si thsi form took 4 hours to build and NOW THIS? Wow. 

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Adobe Employee ,
Dec 20, 2021 Dec 20, 2021

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Hi there

 

We are sorry to hear that. Would yo umind sharing the PDF form in question so that we can check it at our end.
https://helpx.adobe.com/document-cloud/help/sharing-pdfs.html

 

Regards

Amal

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