To add text to a pdf file on a computer:
- Open the pdf file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free version of Acrobat).
- In the top right hand corner click the Fill & Sign button.
- Select Add Text, and click on the page where you want to place the text.
- A text box will appear on the page and you will be able to type your text.
- A text Toolbar will also appear which lets you change font face, styles, colour, size, etc.
- You can move the text on the page by selecting the box and dragging it from the edge.
To add text to a pdf file on an iPad:
You can also add text to pdf files on an iPad (with fewer editing options).
- Download the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the App Store.
- Open the pdf file in the app.
- In the bottom right hand corner, tap icon with a pen in a blue circle.
- From the menu, choose Comment.
- From the Toolbar tap the 'T' icon, then tap where you would like the text on the page.
- You will be able to change the colour and increase/decrease the size of the text.
- Once you have entered the text, tap Done.
- You'll be able to move the text box by tapping and dragging.
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