Fix Blank Menu Options in Zinnia (iPad & iPhone)

If some menu items in Zinnia appear blank or invisible, a system-level accessibility setting may be causing the issue. Disabling the Button Shapes option and rebooting your device often resolves this. This guide outlines quick steps for iPad and iPhone:

What You’ll Need

  • Zinnia installed

  • Device running iOS 15.5 / iPadOS 15.5

  • Access to device Settings

1. Open device Settings.

On iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app and go to Accessibility.

2. Go to Display & Text Size.

Tap Display & Text Size from the Accessibility menu.

3. Turn off Button Shapes.

If Button Shapes is ON (green), toggle it OFF.

4. Reboot the device.

Power off your device completely, wait a few seconds, then power it back on.

5. Relaunch Zinnia and check menus.

Open Zinnia and verify that menu options are now showing correctly.

Tips and Notes

  • Tip: If you recently changed any accessibility or appearance settings, try reverting them one by one to identify the trigger

  • Tip: After an OS update, double-check these settings if the issue comes back

FAQ

Q: I turned off Button Shapes but menus are still blank.
A: Reboot your device, then check again.

Q: I don’t see the Button Shapes toggle.
A: Your OS version may not include this option, or it could be labeled differently. Make sure your device is up to date and check again.

Q: The issue comes back after an update.
A: Revisit your Accessibility settings and repeat the steps. System updates can sometimes re-enable previous preferences.

Q: Does this change affect other apps?
A: It might. Button Shapes is a system-wide setting and may affect how buttons look in other apps too.

Q: Is there a permanent fix?
A: Our team is exploring a long-term solution. For now, this visual workaround is the best option.