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How to Add Text To a tenancy agreement PDF

Updated 2026-09-17 · 2 min read

The usual reason to add text to a tenancy agreement PDF is blank lines for names, rent, deposit and dates in a landlord's template.

Adding text differs from editing it: there is no existing line to inherit a font and position from, so both are your responsibility.

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Steps to add text to a tenancy agreement PDF

Click an existing line first to see which font and point size the document uses.

Click where the new text should start and type it.

Apply the same font, size and colour, and align the left edge with a nearby text block.

Save — added text is part of the page, so it prints normally.

What to watch out for on a tenancy agreement

With this kind of document, where the template has ruled lines rather than fields, place text boxes on them and match the font.

One caution worth stating plainly: both parties should keep an identical flattened copy.

Why the result holds up

Misaligned left edges are the fastest way to make an addition look bolted on; matching them is what makes it look original.

Frequently asked

Can I add text over an image?

Yes, text blocks sit above existing page content.

Can I change the colour?

Yes, including matching a muted grey used elsewhere on the page.

Can I add text to a tenancy agreement PDF on a phone?

Yes. The editor runs in mobile Safari and Chrome, with touch-sized controls and a share sheet for saving the finished file.

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