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How to Add Text to a PDF Anywhere on the Page

Updated 2026-09-17 · 2 min read

Adding text is different from editing text: there is no existing line to inherit font and position from, so both are up to you.

Get those two things right and the addition reads as part of the original document.

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Placing the block

Click where the text should start and type. Drag to reposition, and align the left edge to the nearest existing text block — misaligned left edges are the fastest way to make an addition look bolted on.

Matching the document

Click a nearby line first to see which font and size the document uses, then apply the same to your new block. Same face, same size, same colour.

Common uses

Filling flat forms, adding reference numbers, annotating drawings, adding a date beside a signature, and labelling scanned pages.

Frequently asked

Can I add text over an image?

Yes, text blocks sit above page content.

Can I change the colour?

Yes, including matching a muted grey used by the original.

Will it print?

Yes, added text is part of the page, not an annotation layer.

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