# Tooltips in TOAD appear black

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**Category:** Toad for Oracle & DevOps Toolkit\
**Created:** [September 28, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/tooltips-in-toad-appear-black/51115 "2020-09-28T17:13:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/tooltips-in-toad-appear-black/51115/8 "2020-09-29T20:55:00Z")

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Hi Nisha,

Have you tried downloading the Toad 14.0 beta and seeing if the problem exists in there? We added an option to use enhanced toolbar tool tips in Toad 14.0 that should be available in the beta.

If you haven't tried it yet, feel free to download the beta and give it a shot. You can download the beta here:

> [@Toad for Oracle 17.1 Beta](https://forums.toadworld.com/t/toad-for-oracle-14-0-beta/41283):
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> We are pleased to announce the Toad for Oracle v17.1 beta We encourage you to participate in the beta program to help us deliver a high quality product. This is your opportunity to participate in the development, direction, and testing of Toad for Oracle. By becoming a beta tester you will have direct access to the development team and product management via the Toad World forum. Instructions for joining the Beta program: Read the [Beta Agreement](https://www.toadworld.com/quest-beta-agreement). Downloading the Toad Beta constitutes usage…

When you run Toad 14.0 Beta, you can find the option by opening up the Options window and selecting Toolbars/Menus -\> Toolbars -\> Use enhanced hints / tooltips.

-John

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