How to edit text in a PDF

Editing text in a PDF document typically requires a PDF editing tool or software. While you can’t edit PDF text as easily as you can with a word processor, PDF editors allow you to make changes to the text, insert new text, or delete existing text. Here’s how to edit text in a PDF using Adobe Acrobat, a commonly used PDF editing software:

Method 1: Using Adobe Acrobat (Paid Software)

  1. Open Adobe Acrobat on your computer.
  2. Open the PDF document you want to edit by clicking “File” > “Open” and navigating to the file location.
  3. Go to the “Tools” tab in the top menu.
  4. In the Tools pane, select “Edit PDF.”
  5. Click on the text you want to edit. The text will become editable, and a text box or cursor will appear.
  6. Make your desired changes to the text. You can modify the text, font, size, and formatting.
  7. To insert new text, click the “Add Text” tool in the toolbar, place the cursor where you want to add text, and start typing.
  8. To delete text, select the text you want to remove and press the “Delete” or “Backspace” key on your keyboard.
  9. After making your changes, save the PDF document by clicking “File” > “Save” or “Save As.”

Method 2: Using Online PDF Editors

Several online PDF editors allow you to edit text in a PDF without the need to install software. Examples include Smallpdf (https://www.smallpdf.com/edit-pdf) and PDFescape (https://www.pdfescape.com/). Here’s how to use Smallpdf as an example:

  1. Visit an online PDF editing tool like Smallpdf (https://www.smallpdf.com/edit-pdf).
  2. Upload the PDF file you want to edit.
  3. Select the text you want to edit by clicking on it. The text will become editable.
  4. Make your desired changes to the text. You can modify the text, font, size, and formatting.
  5. To insert new text, click the “Add Text” tool in the toolbar, place the cursor where you want to add text, and start typing.
  6. To delete text, select the text you want to remove and press the “Delete” or “Backspace” key on your keyboard.
  7. After editing, click the “Apply” or “Save” button to save your changes.

Please note that the editing capabilities of online PDF editors may be limited compared to dedicated PDF editing software like Adobe Acrobat. If you need to make extensive edits to a PDF or work with sensitive information, using dedicated software may be a more suitable option. Additionally, it’s important to save a copy of the original PDF before making any changes, as editing is irreversible once saved.