How to Highlight the Text in Adobe Acrobat
How to Highlight the Text in Adobe Acrobat: step-by-step guide
Head over to the left-side corner and access the floating bar. From there, click the 'Highlight Selected Text' icon.
Choose 'Highlight' from the list of options.
After that, navigate to the PDF page you wish to edit and then highlight the text using your mouse cursor.
Finally, the selected text will be highlighted.
Quick answer: To highlight text in Adobe, click the 'Highlight Selected Text' icon on the left-side floating bar, choose 'Highlight' from the options, navigate to your PDF page, and use your mouse cursor to highlight the desired text.
About this Adobe tutorial
Highlight text easily in Adobe by selecting the highlight tool from the floating bar and dragging your cursor over the PDF. This guide shows how to highlight the Text in Adobe Acrobat in 4 steps, starting with "Head over to the left-side corner and access the floating bar. From there, click the 'H..." and finishing with "Finally, the selected text will be highlighted". 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 highlight the Text 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 Insert a Tick Mark in Adobe Acrobat Pro, How to Integrate Adobe Acrobat with SharePoint and How to Make a Fillable PDF in Adobe Acrobat. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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