Skip to main content
L
larys smith
Known Participant
January 20, 2018
Question

How do you write text in a PDF in Acrobat Pro 8?

  • January 20, 2018
  • 5 replies
  • 9115 views

How do you write text in a PDF in Acrobat Pro 8 for Mac? I find it easy to do in Adobe Reader, should be easy in Pro.

Thanks

Larry

This topic has been closed for replies.

5 replies

Y
Yessenia33457528k3za
Participant
November 7, 2023

Go to Tools > Advanced Editing > TouchUp Text Tool

J
jerichogiron.oidci@gmail.com
Participant
July 21, 2020

What I'm doing is to simply add a text box. by going to "Tools" Menu >> Comment & Markup >> Text Box Tool
*Type your texts in the box. 
*Highlight the texts then press "Ctrl + e" and the font properties will appear. (you can now edit your font)
*Right click on the text box to edit and remove the borderline in the Text box properties

You're welcome

    T
    Test Screen Name
    Legend
    January 21, 2018

    What version of Reader are you using? Chances are it's just as easy in that version of Acrobat.

    L
    larys smithAuthor
    Known Participant
    January 24, 2018

    Acrobat Pro 8.0.0

    Adobe Reader DC 2018.009.20050

    Larryo

    G
    gkaiseril
    Inspiring
    January 24, 2018

    This is a configuration discouraged by Adobe. Having 2 different major versions of Reader and Acrobat has been known to cause a lot of problems. Acrobat 8 is very old and has not been supported for years.

    Acrobat has the same commenting tools as Reader, but Reader does not have the text touch up and editing tools that Acrobat has.

    T
    Test Screen Name
    Legend
    January 20, 2018

    Yes, it creates new text. Do my instructions not work?

    Not sure the typewriter tool existed way back in that ancient version. You can look under Comments.

    L
    larys smithAuthor
    Known Participant
    January 20, 2018

    Yes, I can enter text, using command/click. Gives only a choice of fonts, no size. Very limited.

    I wish it were easier like Reader. Lately, I've been using Preview, more capabilities for editing and adding notes. And will use Acrobat as necessary.

    T
    Test Screen Name
    Legend
    January 20, 2018

    Touch up text tool, Command+click. See help.

    L
    larys smithAuthor
    Known Participant
    January 20, 2018

    The touch up text tool is for modifying existing text, not for creating new text (which I want), besides that tool is a lousy tool, has a LOT of disadvantages.

    I want to create new text, just like the typewriter tool, but have a choice in font, size, etc. Like Reader can do.

    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices