TEXT IN ACROBAT READER

[TC214]

The current version of Acrobat Reader (free version) does not allow adding text to a .pdf.   The "Add Text" box is missing.

Is there an app available to allow adding a line of text to a .pdf?

[Test Screen Name · Accepted solution]

Acrobat is the app (you would go into Edit PDF). Tip: Acrobat Reader is free, Acrobat is paid for.

[TC214]

Yes, I understand that the paid version allows this.  

I should have phrased the question:  Is there an app that allows adding a text line to the free version?

Perhaps a browser add-on?

[Test Screen Name]

No, Adobe don't allow apps to add things to the free version that would be available by paying. But there is an "Add text" tool for commenting - it doesn't actually add a line, but it may be close enough.

Where do you read about the "Add text" box? Perhaps we can unravel this, since nothing was ever taken out of Reader.

[Dan29053323q91b]

The screen shot below is the old Comment toolbar and the icons numbered 7 & 8 were ways to add text to a document. I just completed the update to Reader version 2023.003.20244 which has a completely different look to it and these tools are no where to be found. Hopefully you can guide me to where it's now located.

[Meenakshi Negi]

Hi Dan29053323q91b,

Thank you for reaching out.

As you are looking for comment tools, please refer to the following help document: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/commenting-pdfs.html. Ensure you select the "New version " After opening the document.

For more information about the new Acrobat Experience, refer to the following help document:  https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/new-acrobat-experience.html. 

Let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Meenakshi

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