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October 20, 2016
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How can I craete a watermark that is a large symbol rather than text?

  • October 20, 2016
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I'd like to insert a large X across a page -- to indicate that the page should be ignored.  Can I do this with a watermark?

I am using Acrobat XI, v.11.0.18

thanks.

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Correct answer Karl Heinz Kremer

As Bernd explained, you can modify the location where the "X" gets placed. However, if this is something that changes on a per page basis, chances are that you don't want to use a watermark, but should look into a custom stamp. You can then place your stamp in the general area you want to mark, and then use the scaling options to adjust it's size. You do that by dragging the resizing handles on the stamp outline.

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Karl Heinz  Kremer
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Community Expert
October 20, 2016

There are two ways you can add a watermark: Using text (and a large 'X' is still text), or using a page from a PDF file.

I would use the text feature and just use a very large font size. You can actually scale the text in relationship to your page size:

RJL__Author
Participating Frequently
October 20, 2016

This is really helpful.

Is there a way to position the watermark on the page?  I'm hoping to apply the watermark to just a portion of the page -- to refer to one block of text.

Also, is it possible to have the watermark display only on specific pages?

Thanks!

Bernd Alheit
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Community Expert
October 21, 2016

Play with the position settings and the scale options.

Look also under the Page Range Options.