How do I change the highlighter color in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC permanently?

Question

I downloaded the latest version of Acrobat Reader and cannot figure out how to permanently change the highlighter color for all future uses. In the version I have on another computer, I can simply right click on the highlighter icon and select the color and transparency I wish to use.

Is this still possible in the new version? I don't like the harsh yellow that is the default and it's not practical to change the color of every highlight I make.

Answer 1

You can change the highlight color using the Highlight Text tool, which is available from the (rather hard to find) Comment Toolbar like this:

1. Go to View > Tools > Comment > Open to enable the Comment Toolbar
2. Click on the Highlight Text tool button
3. The Color Picker button now turns from greyed-out (disabled) to blue (enabled)
4. Two options here:
   • Option 1. Click on the Color Picker button and select the color you want your Highlight Text tool to be (limited colors).
   • Option 2. Ctrl-E (Windows) or CMD-E (Mac) to open the Tool Properties menu (broader selection of colors, as others have pointed out).
5. Go forth and Highlight text

Screenshot for context: