PDF text selection color in Zotero 7

lwarner16
Hi! I noticed that the blue color of the text selection highlighter (not the annotator) in PDFs in Zotero 7 has become darker/more saturated; this makes it hard for me to read the text being selected. The highlighting color for text on webpage snapshots is the standard light blue, which is much easier to read. Is there any way to adjust this? Thank you!

Example of PDF text selection highlighting (dark, harder to read):

https://s3.amazonaws.com/zotero.org/images/forums/u4508297/2veny86a2apkimjpy56i.png

Example of webpage text selection highlighting (light, easier to read):

https://s3.amazonaws.com/zotero.org/images/forums/u4508297/66w3tsgqnrgn6o3kes9c.png
  • notplus
    I can't agree more!

    The change in the text selection highlighter color in Zotero 7 has made it harder for me to read selected text as well. The darker, more saturated blue used in PDFs is particularly straining on the eyes compared to the light blue used for webpage snapshots, which is much more readable. Having the option to adjust or customize the highlighting color would be incredibly helpful for users who prefer a softer tone for better readability.

    It would be great to see this feature considered in a future update! Thanks for bringing this up!

  • littlecowherd
    I have the same problem, is there a way to modify this color? Or is there any plugin that can do it?
  • anrgct
    Yes, the darker blue selection background color in the PDF mixed with the black font is difficult to distinguish, and I hope it can be fixed.
  • hashemian01
    I have this habit of selecting the part I'm reading for more focus and with this new dark blue color in Zotero 7 the text is almost unreadable.
  • hashemian01
    I found a temporary workaround for this until they fix it. It's not perfect but it makes things better for me.

    1. Install Ethereal Style plugin from their GitHub. This plugin adds a style selection tool to PDF reader.
    2. In PDF reader use this code snippet
    canvas{filter: contrast(150%) !important; }

    This increases the contrast and make things readable. I couldn't find the exact CSS selector for the selected text. Therefore, this increases the contrast for the whole PDF which may cause the figures to look funny.
    https://s3.amazonaws.com/zotero.org/images/forums/u6557187/ug8mbze6tf1t6qthy7gf.png
  • lwarner16
    Wow, thank you so much for this workaround! Glad to know I wasn't alone.
  • InterConnectedMe
    I also would like the ability to customise the highlight/underline colours.

    It's great functionality to be able to highlight 'in zotero, in the pdf', and I use it all the time - but currently, specifically when reading, highlighting, then printing to read again, the printed version is very difficult to read unless under bright daylight.

    If at all possible, it might be good to have the option to customise both: highlight and underline.

    If anything, I would like to be able to adjust underline on screen to be darker / bolder. And highlights to be lighter/less bold (especially for printing - actually on screen for me right now, highlights are fine).

    I will check out the plugin mentioned above, but to be able to do this native within Zotero 7 would be great.

    Rgds,
    DR
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