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Editing a pdf in Preview - how to type in a text box inserted into the pdf

Editing a pdf in Preview - Followed directions and inserted a text box, but it wouldn't allow me to type in the box. Help?


MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Aug 18, 2019 9:37 AM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2019 9:45 AM

You double-click on the boilerplate "Text" that is inside the Text box and commence typing your own text. You may wish to expand the Text box laterally before typing, and text will automatically wrap when the width of the text box is exceeded.

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Editing a pdf in Preview - how to type in a text box inserted into the pdf

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