--- title: "How do I add text to PDF files using Microsoft Edge?" description: "How do I add text to PDF files using Microsoft Edge?" author: "Austin Dcruz" published: 2022-02-22 updated: 2024-06-18 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96009/how-do-i-add-text-to-pdf-files-using-microsoft-edge category: "troubleshooting" tags: ["microsoft edge", "edge", "pdf file"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # How do I add text to PDF files using Microsoft Edge? How do I [add](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/4883/5-signs-you-need-to-add-more-protein-to-your-diet) [text](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/301635/did-people-reinvent-texting-to-express-the-full-range-of-emotions) to PDF [files](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23302/the-importance-and-advantage-of-keeping-your-important-files-on-the-cloud) using Microsoft Edge? \ ## Answers ### Answer by Hitesh Vohra **In Microsoft Edge, follow these steps to add text to PDF files.** ![How do I add text to PDF files using Microsoft Edge?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/140eef54-9c84-4048-9f3a-ecf0feec6d1d/images/3acf1907-dd88-46ce-bce9-69334d349e16.jpeg) **\** - In Edge, **open a [PDF](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94938/how-do-you-delete-pages-in-a-pdf) file** and check in the top toolbar for the new 'Add text' button. You can also choose 'Add Text' from the context menu by right-clicking anywhere in the PDF. Note that even in the stable version, the right-click option is present. - Select 'Add text' and then click on the area of the PDF file where you want to add new text. In your PDF document, you should now see a textbox with various floating formatting options. There are three options available: font colour, text size adjustment, and text spacing adjustment. Red, Dark Green, Blue, and Black 3 are the colour options available. - You'll discover buttons to increase and decrease font size right next to the text colour option. You can modify the size of the text using these settings to suit your needs. - You have the ability to change the text spacing as well. This tool was especially useful for appropriately spacing out each letter in the form's respective box. - To erase the textbox, click the trash icon next to the text spacing icons. To save the text you add to the PDF file using Edge, remember to use the keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl+S' or click the Save icon in the top-right corner. - After you've added the textbox, this is what you'll get. \ **Read More: [Why does Microsoft Edge open in a small window?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96000/why-does-microsoft-edge-open-in-a-small-window)** ### Answer by user Adding text to PDF files using Microsoft Edge is a straightforward process. Here's how you can do it: **Open the PDF in Microsoft Edge**: Locate your PDF file and right-click on it. Choose "Open with" and select "Microsoft Edge". Alternatively, you can drag and drop the PDF file into an open Edge window. **Enter Annotation Mode**: Once the PDF is open in Edge, look for the "Add text" option. This is usually represented by a "Text" icon in the toolbar at the top of the PDF viewer. If you don’t see it, click on the "Draw" or "Highlight" icons first, and it might appear as a part of the annotation tools. **Add Text**: Click on the "Add text" icon. Then, click on the area of the PDF where you want to insert text. A text box will appear, allowing you to type in your text. **Format Text**: After entering the text, you can change the font size, color, and alignment using the options that appear next to the Build Now GG text box. **Save the PDF**: Once you've added all the necessary text, click the "Save" icon in the top right corner of the Edge window. This will save your changes directly to the PDF file. By following these steps, you can easily add text to any PDF file using Microsoft Edge. 4o --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96009/how-do-i-add-text-to-pdf-files-using-microsoft-edge Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.