Text Boxes in PDF files

The Text Box tool places a text box on top of the page content and unlike the Sticky Note (which can be opened and closed) it is always visible. Text Boxes can blend into the page content, so if you don’t want them to be missed, it’s worth making sure the color of the text box is different to the content on the page.

Tip: When trying to edit the properties of a text box, you need to be aware that there are different states, and you can only open the Properties dialog from one state. When the cursor is flashing inside the text box, you must click outside of the text box and then right-click to bring up the menu that gives you access to the properties.

To add a Text Box comment to a PDF:

1. On the Review tab, in the Comment group, click Text Box .
2. Click and drag to position and size the Text Box.
3. Enter you feedback to the box.

To update the appearance of a Text Box:

1. Right-click on the text box.
2. Click Properties.
3. Click the options you want to change.
4. Click OK.

To set the default appearance of a Text Box:

1. Click a Text Box that uses the correct appearance.
2. Right-click on it.
3. Click Make Current Properties Default.

To delete a Text Box from a PDF:

1. Click on the Text Box.
2. Press the Delete key.