How to Change the Highlight Color in Adobe Acrobat
How to Change the Highlight Color in Adobe Acrobat: step-by-step guide
Head over to the right-side corner and click the 'Highlight' icon.
Subsequently, tap the color picker icon right below it.
Choose the color you want to use.
After completing these steps, the highlight color will be changed according to your choice.
Quick answer: To change the highlight color in Adobe Acrobat, click the Highlight icon in the right-side corner, tap the color picker icon located right below it, and choose your desired color.
About this Adobe tutorial
Modify your highlight colors easily in Adobe by clicking the highlight and color picker icons to select a new color. This guide shows how to change the Highlight Color in Adobe Acrobat in 4 steps, starting with "Head over to the right-side corner and click the 'Highlight' icon" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the highlight color will be changed according to your choice". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Adobe interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to change the Highlight Color in Adobe Acrobat?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Adobe data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Adobe and Acrobat. Related guides: How to Change the PDF's Font Style in Adobe Acrobat, How to Combine PDF Files on Adobe Acrobat and How to Compress PDF Files in Adobe Acrobat. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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