How to Search for a Word in a PDF Quickly and Accurately

If you are an academic or need to find specific information in ledgers or journals, you will love how easy this guide will make the process.

Using our preferred PDF reader, you will be able to search for specific keywords and use other advanced tools to organize your PDF.

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Megon is a B2B SaaS Content Writer with 7 years of experience in content strategy and execution. Her expertise lies in the creation of document management tutorials and product comparisons.

Our Preferred Word-Searching Tool

Before you get started, you will need a reliable PDF reader to conduct advanced searches on your PDF. We recommend PDF Reader Pro's search features which will allow you to:

• Redact keywords that you search
• Highlight and make notes of keywords you search
• Search and remove certain unwanted keywords 

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How to Search for a Word in a PDF

Our team has put together a step-by-step tutorial for how to conduct a search in PDF Reader Pro.



Step 1: Open Your PDF

Click "Open File" or drag your file into the reader.



Step 2: Locate the PDF Thumbnails Panel

Choose the magnifying glass on the far right of the panel.

Step 3: Type in Your Keyword

Your word will be highlighted (simply click to find).

How to Edit Keywords After a Search

There are other ways to make your PDF organised further according to the keywords you are locating. 

Search and Mark Up Keywords

If you are looking for mention of a certain topic, you can use the annotation tools to make a note of this or highlight certain keywords.

Step 1: Open Your PDF

Drag your file into the reader.



Step 2: Choose "Tools" on the Menu

Select the highlighter or note icon.



Step 3: Click and Select/Drag in Your PDF

Make your note or highlight the text that's relevant.



Search and Strikethrough Keywords

You can make edits to collaborate with team members by searching keywords and using the strikethrough option to suggest changes.

Step 1: Open Your PDF

Drag your file into the reader.



Step 2: Click on the Magnifying Glass

Search your keyword and wait for results.



Step 3: Right-Click on the Keyword

Choose "Add New Strikethrough".




Search and Redact Keywords

Is there a certain keyword that you have misspelt or is innapropriate for your document? You can find and replace it!

Step 1: Open Your File

Simply drop the PDF into the Home interface.



Step 2: Click on "Redact"

Highlight the text you want to remove and click "Redact Text".



Step 3: Alter the Properties

Change the redaction colour and more.

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