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How to edit text in a PDF with MobiPDF (video tutorial)

Quick summary

  • Edit existing text: modify or replace text in your PDF.

  • Add new text boxes: create and position new text boxes for additional content.

  • Customize fonts and sizes: adjust fonts and text sizes using the advanced editing panel.

How to edit text in a PDF with MobiPDF

Editing text in a PDF doesn't have to be complicated. With MobiPDF, you can easily modify existing content or add new text to your document. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to change text, add new boxes, and adjust font settings. Let’s begin!

1. Open your PDF and select the editing tab

To begin editing your PDF, open the file in MobiPDF and click on the Edit tab in the toolbar. Once you do this, all available editing options will be displayed below.

Steps to open your PDF and start editing

  1. Open your document in MobiPDF.

  2. Click the "Edit" tab in the toolbar to reveal the editing tools.

2. Modify existing text

If you want to change or replace existing text in your document, simply click on the text you want to edit.

Steps to Edit Existing Text

  1. Place your cursor over the text you want to modify and click on it.

  2. You can delete any text or insert new content in its place.

  3. Resize the text box by placing your cursor on the edges of the box and dragging it to the desired size.

  4. You can also move the entire text box to adjust the layout of the document.

3. Add new text boxes

If you need to add additional text to your PDF, you can easily create a new text box.

Steps to adding a new text box

  1. Click on the "Add Text" tab in the toolbar.

  2. Position the new text box where you want it in the document.

  3. Use the advanced editing panel on the right side of the screen to adjust the font and size of your text.

4. Customize your text's font and size

Once you've added a new text box, you can customize its appearance by choosing the font and adjusting the size.

How to customize text

  1. In the advanced editing panel, select your desired font and size.

  2. Type the text you want in the box, and the changes will automatically apply.

Conclusion

With MobiPDF, editing text in PDFs is simple and straightforward. Whether you're modifying existing content or adding new text, the built-in intuitive tools help you customize your document to fit your needs without any of the guesswork that comes with bigger PDF suites. For more detailed tips and tutorials, be sure to check out the MobiPDF YouTube channel.

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