How to add text to a PDF on Mac

Need to type a few comments on a document or fill out a non-interactive form? Looking to enhance a report or provide input on a project? Regardless of your task, knowing how to add a text box to your PDF documents can speed up your workflow.

Typically, editing PDFs can be a source of significant frustration, as many applications aren’t designed to handle non-interactive PDFs. But it’s not the case when you’re using PDF Expert. With this PDF editor, you can make the process of editing texts on Mac easy and stress-free – whether you’re preparing educational materials, managing business documents, or commenting on a draft.

Let’s see how to add text to a PDF with PDF Expert, the go-to PDF app for Mac used by millions of people.

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How to add text to a PDF

PDF Expert allows you to easily insert text into any PDF file within seconds – regardless of the file’s size or content. Here’s how to add a text box to PDFs: 

1. Download PDF Expert and open your file.
2. Click Annotate on the toolbar.
3. Select the Text tool.
4. Click where you want to add text and start typing.
5. Adjust the font, text size, and color on the sidebar.
6. You can move the text box across your document with drag and drop.

How to modify existing text in a PDF

PDF Expert also lets you edit the existing text in a PDF with just a few clicks: 

1. Launch PDF Expert and open your file.
2. Select Edit on the toolbar.
3. Click on the text you want to edit and start typing.
4. You can tweak the text font, size, and color on the sidebar.
5. Click anywhere on the blank space to save the changes.

How to edit a PDF file

Did you add text to your PDF but feel that your file still doesn’t look quite right? You can edit content within a PDF file, such as images and hyperlinks, in PDF Expert within seconds. Here’s how:

1. Launch PDF Expert and open your document. You can do that by dragging and dropping the PDF into the app or by using the Select File option.
2. Click on Edit in the toolbar.
3. For images, select the Image tool, then click anywhere on a page where you want to insert a new image. You can then choose the image directly from your Mac. Once inserted, you can replace, adjust, and export the image.
4. For hyperlinks, use the Link tool to add or edit links. Click on any text where you want to insert a link and choose “Link to Page” or “Link to Web” to create a hyperlink.
5. Additionally, you can use the Redact tool to erase or blackout your sensitive information.
6. After making your edits, click anywhere outside the editable areas to save your changes.

PDF Expert allows you to keep your PDFs up-to-date and relevant, ensuring that your documents always meet your needs.

How to add comments to a PDF file

Need to do a peer review, work on a collaborative project, or simply need to provide feedback on a document? You can easily leave comments in a PDF file to improve your workflow and enhance clarity with the collaborators. Here’s how you can add comments using PDF Expert:

1. Open your PDF document in PDF Expert.
2. Click on Annotate.
3. Choose the Note tool from the toolbar.
4. Click on the part of the document where you want to add a comment.
5. Type your comment in the pop-up note that appears.
6. Comments can be moved or resized according to your preferences. You can also change their color for better visibility and organization, which is especially necessary if you have multiple collaborators working on the same PDF.
7. Save your document to preserve the annotations. Or instantly send the newly edited PDF via email, AirDrop, or any other app. Simply click the Share button at the upper right corner.
8. That’s it! Your document is annotated with your ideas and feedback.

PDF Expert is always here whenever you need to edit a PDF document. From making notes and typing on a PDF to signing and merging files, it has all the tools you need to get things done.

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