How do I type plain text onto a PDF that does not have fields? eg: I want to type my name.

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July 23, 2016
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I used to know how to do this, but I cannot find the feature anymore.

I want to:

Click somewhere on the PDF
and type some words.

For example, I printed a form to PDF and forgot to check a box. Rather than re-print the form, I would like to type "X" in adobe pro, where the box is. The form is non-responsive; there are no fields.

Where is the typewriter tool? I am on Mac.

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Allen Razdow

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I have a similar question: I want to have a small section of Python code that can be copied from the PDF with normal whitespace as in a text editor. Currently, my text box looks good but if I select all the code, copy and paste, it goes in with no indents or extra newlines. Useless, especially for Python. Is there some sort of code widget that can do this?

philippanmei

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In Adobe Acrobat Pro

Go to Tools menu > Typewriter > Typewriter

In Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

Click on Tools Tab and choose Edit PDF, on the Edit PDF properties bar select Add text

Thanks

fernandam16691338

Participant

Hey,

The PDF I am working with is password protected, I am currently using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, but before, the typewriter tool used to allow things to be typed on regardless of protection. is there a way to still allow me to type even if doc if password protected?

any help much appreciated.

try67

Community Expert

The Add Text commenting tool (or any other tool, for that matter) would not and does not work if the security policy prohibits modifying the file by adding comments to it.

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