Edit Text
Modify existing text and add new text boxes to your PDFs.
Editing Existing Text
- Open your document in the editor
- Select the Text tool (T)
- Click on existing text to select it
- Edit the text directly
- Changes save automatically
Text Properties
When text is selected, you can modify:
- Font - Change the typeface
- Size - Adjust font size
- Color - Change text color
- Style - Bold, italic, underline
- Alignment - Left, center, right, justify
Adding New Text
- Select the Text tool (T)
- Click where you want to add text
- Type your content
- Click outside to finish
Text Box Options
- Background - Add a background color
- Border - Add a border around the text
- Padding - Adjust spacing inside the text box
- Opacity - Make text semi-transparent
Formatting
Rich Text
Format your text using the toolbar:
- Bold: Ctrl/Cmd + B
- Italic: Ctrl/Cmd + I
- Underline: Ctrl/Cmd + U
Font Selection
Choose from available fonts:
- Helvetica
- Times New Roman
- Courier
- Arial
- Georgia
Color Picker
Select text colors:
- Select text
- Click the color picker
- Choose from presets or enter a hex code
Text changes are preserved in the PDF. Use Ctrl/Cmd + Z to undo changes at any time.
Tips
- Double-click text to enter edit mode
- Press Escape to exit edit mode
- Use Ctrl/Cmd + Z to undo changes
- Text changes are preserved in the PDF
Next Steps
- Images - Insert and manipulate images in your PDFs
- Links - Add hyperlinks and internal page links
- Edit and Annotate Tutorial - Step-by-step editing tutorial
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