How to Add Text to PDF Files Using Microsoft Edge – Guide
Microsoft Edge already has a PDF reader that offers multiple annotations features how to highlight, draw, and read aloud. The company is now adding another useful feature to the mix – the ability to add text to PDF files. Yes, you will no longer need to rely on third-party tools to fill out forms or provide feedback to your team. Today you will learn how to add text to PDF files in Microsoft Edge so you can fill forms seamlessly without leaving your browser.
Add Text to PDF Files Using Microsoft Edge (2021)
Before starting, it’s worth mentioning that Microsoft is testing this feature on Canary and Dev channels. However, I was also able to partially access the feature in Edge’s stable version (more on this below). With that out of the way, let’s go straight to the guide.
Steps for Adding Text to PDF Files in Microsoft Edge
- Open a PDF file in Edge and look for the new ‘Add text’ button on the top toolbar. You can also right click anywhere on the PDF and choose ‘Add text’.
- After choosing ‘Add Text’, click on the part of the PDF file where you want to add the new text. You will now see a text box along with some formatting options floating in your PDF document. Includes 3 options – text color, text size adjustment and text spacing adjustment options. Available color options include Red, Dark Green, Blue and Black.
- Next to the text color option, you will find buttons to increase or decrease the text size. You can use these options to change the text size to your liking.
- You also have the option to adjust the spacing of the text.
- You can use the trash can icon next to the text spacing icons to delete the text box. Don’t forget to use the keyboard shortcut ‘Ctrl + S’ or click the Save icon in the upper right corner to save the text added to the PDF file using Edge.
Text input in Microsoft PDF Feature: Supported Languages
According to Microsoft, you can add text to PDF files in the following languages:
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