How do I move a text box to the front or back of stack when editing PDF?

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January 10, 2025
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This is a generic PDF where I clicked on the "Edit" menu option, and I run into this problem constantly.

Acrobat thinks the line in this text is a separate text box rather than just a line. It creates the "12/26/2024" as a separate text box that I cannot access by clicking on no matter how close I zoom in, because the "underscore text box" is covering it and will intercept the mouse click. How do I move this "underscore text box" to the back so that I can access the "12/26/2024" text box?

Correct answer defaultdidio7wukz4s

Thanks, I'm using Acrobat 24.005.20320 but the issue is I see no option anywhere to change - there is no right click option .. except I think I just foud the answer somewhat burried. The option shows up in the left column.

Thom Parker

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If you are using Acrobat Pro DC, then the "Edit PDF" tools will include options for manipulating the Objects (i.e. text boxes and graphics) on the page, including changing the order.

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often

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Thanks, I'm using Acrobat 24.005.20320 but the issue is I see no option anywhere to change - there is no right click option .. except I think I just foud the answer somewhat burried. The option shows up in the left column.

try67

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Unfortunately, Adobe keeps moving tools around, renaming them and changing the way they work, which makes it very difficult to give advice if you don't know the exact version number (and have access to it)...

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