This FAQ covers 3 common issue types for WPS PDF font color: unavailable buttons, restoring the default color, and scanned PDF handling.
FAQ
What should I do if the font color button is gray?
- Make sure the current file is already in Text Edit mode.
- Reselect the text you want to modify.
- Check whether the PDF supports text editing. If it is a scanned PDF, run OCR first.
- Confirm that your account has the required PDF editing membership benefits.
How do I restore the default text color?
- Select the text whose color was changed.
- Click the font color button to open the color picker.
- Choose Automatic.
- Confirm that the text returns to its default black display.
What is the Eyedropper used for?
- Select the text you want to recolor.
- Open the font color picker and choose the Eyedropper.
- Click the target color in the document or on the screen.
- Apply the sampled color to the selected text so colors stay consistent.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Text Edit mode | The editing state in a PDF where you can directly select and modify text content and text formatting. |
| Automatic | The default color option in the color picker, used to restore the default black text display. |
| Eyedropper | A tool used to sample a color from an existing element on the page or screen and apply it to text. |
| OCR | A process that converts text in scanned images into editable text. |