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RobertCBoston
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February 19, 2022
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Change font and size in text box

  • February 19, 2022
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I'm using a standalone Adobe Standard 2020, upgrading from an Adobe Standard 9.  Under "9", I used to be able to alter font and size of text in a textbox by going into the "properties" of the text box, but under "2020" the "properties" menu is limited to "delete".  So, I then go to "edit .pdf" and then highlight the text in the textbox I created within an existing .pdf file, but the sidebar (on the right of the screen in the app) is grayed out and won't let me change text or text size.  I have tried all kinds of ways, and the only thing I came up with is to (yes, believe it or not!) create a Microsoft Word file, type in what I want, pick the text size, then copy and paste that into the text box.  There must be a better way, and I would very much appreciate it if someone could provide instructions on "how do I change font and text size withing a textbox".  Thanks.

Correct answer RobertCBoston

Hello and thanks for taking the time to help with this issue.  By "textbox" what I mean is that I will open a regular .pdf file, and then on the Quick Tools Bar there is an icon that is a little square with the capital letter "T" inside of it.  Hovering over that icon reveals the nature of the icon "Add text box".  I then create the textbox and type some text inside of it.  Under my older version of Adobe Standard 9, I could then right click on the text box and open "Properties", and within the Properties menu, I could change fonts, font size, and some other things.  That is no longer with Adobe Standard 2020 (standalone version on PC).  I have tried using Ctrl-e to "edit .pdf", but the sidebar (on the right side of the screen) with the editing options, is totally grayed out.  I cannot figure how to edit the text inside of the text box to change fonts, font size, font color, etc. - I can only add or delete text.  Hope this helps. - Postscript Comment - I just tried creating a new .pdf with text box so I could do a screenshot and attach a file, and the Ctrl-e worked...go figure.  If I have problems with an existing .pdf (as opposed to one I just created), I'll update this post, but for now, I may be all set.

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try67
try67
Community Expert
February 19, 2022

What do you mean by "textbox", exactly? Is this a text form field? A comment? Static text? Something else? Please clarify and we will help you find the correct way to edit it.

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RobertCBostonAuthorCorrect answer
Inspiring
February 19, 2022

Hello and thanks for taking the time to help with this issue.  By "textbox" what I mean is that I will open a regular .pdf file, and then on the Quick Tools Bar there is an icon that is a little square with the capital letter "T" inside of it.  Hovering over that icon reveals the nature of the icon "Add text box".  I then create the textbox and type some text inside of it.  Under my older version of Adobe Standard 9, I could then right click on the text box and open "Properties", and within the Properties menu, I could change fonts, font size, and some other things.  That is no longer with Adobe Standard 2020 (standalone version on PC).  I have tried using Ctrl-e to "edit .pdf", but the sidebar (on the right side of the screen) with the editing options, is totally grayed out.  I cannot figure how to edit the text inside of the text box to change fonts, font size, font color, etc. - I can only add or delete text.  Hope this helps. - Postscript Comment - I just tried creating a new .pdf with text box so I could do a screenshot and attach a file, and the Ctrl-e worked...go figure.  If I have problems with an existing .pdf (as opposed to one I just created), I'll update this post, but for now, I may be all set.

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