How to Write on PDF

Learn how to easily add text to a PDF on Windows and Mac, whether you're filling out forms, annotating, or jotting down comments.

Naaziyah Ismail

B2B SaaS Content Writer

Naaziyah is passionate about all things SaaS, excelling at writing easily followed tutorials for leading products in the market. 

We'll show you the simple steps to write on your PDF documents, making them more useful and tailored to your needs.

How to Write on PDF for Windows

Step 1: Open Tools

Select "Tools" from the top toolbar, followed by the "Text" icon.

Step 2: Insert Text

Click on the page where you wish to insert text and begin writing.

Step 3: Access "Text" from the Properties Panel on the right-hand side of your display

Adjust the Font Size, Fill Color, Border Color, Line Width, and Opacity to your preference.

Now, as a Windows user, you have everything you need to add text to a PDF.

Let's find out how Mac users can edit their PDFs with notes, comments, and other text-based additions.

How to Write on PDF for Mac

Step 1: Find the "Text" feature

Navigate to "Tools" on the top toolbar and select the "Text" feature.

Step 2: Insert your text

Click on the preferred spot in the PDF to begin adding your text.

Step 3: Move to the "Text Box" properties panel on the right-hand side

Choose "Fonts" to modify the font style, bold your text, or apply italic formatting.


Step 4: Refine settings, including Text Size, Fill Color, Border Color, Line Width, and Opacity

Personalize how your text looks.

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