Edit links in PDF files

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You can control what links look like, including what color they are when visible, as well as how the link will appear when clicked on. If you need to you can also lock your links so each link keeps its position and properties.

If you have created a set of links in a PDF and they need to be precisely laid out-for example, when you've added navigation links in the header or footer of a page-use the link aligning tools in the Edit Link tool context menu.

To edit the appearance of links in PDF documents:

1. On the ribbon, in the Tools group, click Edit Links .
2. Right-click on the link and click Properties.
3. On the Appearance tab, click the options you would like to change.

Tip: To edit the appearance of more than one link, hold down Ctrl and left-click each link to select them.

To set the default link style:

1. On the ribbon, in the Tools group, click Edit Links .
2. Right-click on a link that uses the style you would like to make the default, and then click Use Current Appearance as Default.

To align, resize, and reposition links:

If you have created a set of links in a PDF and they need to be precisely laid out-for example, when you've added navigation links in the header or footer of a page-use the link aligning tools.

1. On the ribbon, in the Tools group, click Edit Links from the list of tools.
2. Hold down Ctrl and click on each link you would like to reposition.
3. Right-click and choose from the Align, Center, Distribute, and Size options.

Note: To use the Align, Center, Distribute, and Size options you must select at least two links.

To lock and unlock the position and properties oflinks:

1. On the ribbon, in the Tools group, click Edit Links .
2. Right-click on the link and select Properties.
3. Click the Locked option.
4. Click Close.

To delete links:

1. On the ribbon, in the Tools group, click Edit Links .
2. Left-click on the link to select it.
3. Do either of the following:
• Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
• Right-click on the link, click Edit and then Delete.

Related info: Nitro Pro Features

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