To type on a PDF, you have several easy options depending on the device and software you prefer:
Using Adobe Acrobat (Pro or Reader)
- Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Select the "Edit PDF" tool from the right-hand panel.
- Click where you want to add text; a bounding box will appear.
- Type your text, and you can also edit fonts and move or resize text boxes.
- Save your edited PDF
For Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (free):
- Open the PDF and click "Fill and Sign."
- Click on the area where you want to add text or create a text box.
- Type your text, reposition the box if needed, then save
Using Preview on Mac
- Open the PDF in Preview.
- Click the "Markup" icon (marker symbol).
- Click the "Text" tool (capital "T") to add a text box.
- Type your text and drag the box to the desired location.
- Customize font and color if needed, then save
Using Online PDF Editors (Free and Easy)
- Upload your PDF to an online editor like Smallpdf, Canva, or iLovePDF.
- Use the text tool to type anywhere on the PDF.
- You can also add highlights, comments, or drawings.
- Download the edited PDF when done
Using Microsoft Word
- Right-click the PDF and open it with Microsoft Word.
- Word will convert the PDF to an editable document.
- Add your text, then save/export it back as a PDF
Using Mobile Apps
- On iPhone/iPad, use the built-in Markup tool in the Files app to add text.
- On Android or iOS, use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app to add text via the "Fill and Sign" feature
These methods allow you to type on a PDF without needing to print or scan. For quick edits, online editors or Adobe Acrobat Reader's Fill and Sign tool are very convenient. For more advanced editing, Adobe Acrobat Pro or Microsoft Word conversion works well.
