This guide covers WPS PDF font color on Windows; it includes 2 core tasks, 0 available without membership and 2 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 0 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 2 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the index |
| Version limits | None specified | Applies to this feature overview |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS PDF Font Color is a text-formatting feature used to change the color of selected text in a PDF.
Its core tasks include:
- Select the text to edit: Enter Text Edit mode, then select the target text so the font color button becomes available.
- Set the font color: Choose from Automatic, Theme Colors, Standard Colors, Other Colors, or the Eyedropper.
This feature is useful for highlighting key content, aligning document colors, and adjusting PDF text to match a visual style. It helps you update local text color quickly and make important information easier to distinguish. One practical advantage is that color changes are available directly in the PDF text editing flow, with an eyedropper for color matching.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local font color editing; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account services |
| Other | You need an editable PDF file; scanned PDFs usually need OCR before text color can be changed |
Download & Installation
Before you use WPS PDF Font Color, install WPS Office on your Windows device.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office, open a PDF, enter Text Edit mode, and confirm that the font color button is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In PDF text editing, you first select text and then use the font color button to apply Automatic, Theme Colors, Standard Colors, custom colors, or the Eyedropper. | Word lets you select text, open Font Color, choose a color, and use More Colors for additional choices. | Google Docs lets you change text color and highlight color, and create custom colors with Hex, RGB, or the eyedropper tool. | Notion lets you apply text color or highlight color to inline text and text blocks, including shortcut-based color commands. | Acrobat lets you edit PDF text and change font color from the text formatting controls in the Edit panel. |
| Official Source | — | Change the font color in a Word document | Change the color of text, objects, and backgrounds | Style & customize your page | Edit text in PDFs |
Advantage: Built around PDF text editing, so color changes stay in the same workflow as PDF text updates.; Includes Automatic, theme colors, standard colors, custom colors, and an eyedropper.
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is changing the color of existing text directly in a PDF, WPS and Adobe both provide a PDF-focused editing path. If your work is centered on document collaboration or general text layout, Microsoft, Google, and Notion also offer mature text color controls, but their primary editing context is documents or pages rather than PDF text editing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlighting key clauses | Legal and administrative users | Important content does not stand out enough | Select the text and apply a more visible font color |
| 2 | Matching brand colors | Marketing teams and design collaborators | Document colors do not match brand guidelines | Use theme colors, standard colors, or other colors to adjust text |
| 3 | Matching existing on-page colors | Editors and reviewers | It is difficult to match an existing color manually | Use the eyedropper to sample a color from the page or screen |
| 4 | Restoring the default display color | General office users | The text needs to return to its default black display | Choose Automatic in the color picker |
| 5 | Working with scanned PDFs | Archive and document processing users | Text in scanned PDFs cannot be edited directly | Run OCR first, then enter Text Edit mode and change the color |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Open and view PDFs | ✅ | ✅ |
| Edit PDF text and change font color | ❌ | ✅ |
| Use advanced PDF editing features | Depends on the specific feature | Usually available with broader access |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly view PDFs or only handle basic document tasks occasionally | Free plan | Suitable for basic opening and viewing needs |
| You regularly edit PDF text color, review layouts, or prepare formal files | WPS Premium | Better suited for ongoing use of PDF editing features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page