How to Add a Text Box to PDF on Any Device

Discover the fastest ways to add a text box to PDF using Xodo - whether online in your browser, offline on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops, or on Android and iOS devices.

Adding information to a PDF can be frustrating, especially when you need to make quick edits or insert new text and content.

If you've ever tried to add a simple text box to a PDF, you may have found yourself stuck, as most PDF viewers and tools don’t support adding or editing text.

Fortunately, you can seamlessly insert text boxes to PDF on any device or platform with Xodo's easy-to-use tools.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to do it step by step:

• Online: Add text directly in your browser with Xodo’s web PDF editor.
• On desktop: Insert text to PDF offline on Windows, Mac, and Linux with Xodo PDF Studio.
• On mobile: Add text on the go with Xodo’s mobile apps for Android and iOS devices.

No matter which platform you're using, you'll be able to add text to your PDFs quickly and easily with Xodo.

Add a text box to a PDF using an online PDF editor

Follow these simple steps to add a text box to your PDF file with Xodo’s online PDF editor:

1. Upload your PDF to the online PDF editor.
2. Select the “Free Text” tool under the “Annotate” menu.
3. Insert text on the PDF page where you want it.
4. Adjust text alignment, font color and opacity, if required.
5. Download the PDF once you’re finished editing.

In addition to adding text, you can also use other editing tools to highlight PDF text, crop pages, insert shapes, redact sensitive data, and add electronic signatures in your browser.

Insert a text box to PDF using a desktop PDF editor

To insert a text box to PDF offline using a PDF editor for desktop, follow these steps:

1. Download Xodo PDF Studio for Windows, Mac or Linux.
2. Install and launch the app.
3. Click on the “Add Text” tool from the “Document” tab.
4. Draw a rectangle to add your text box.
5. Type in your text.
6. Adjust border color, text font, alignment and transparency to customize the box appearance.
7. Once you’re done editing, save the file.

You can also use Xodo PDF Studio to edit existing text in your PDF files, perform OCR on scanned documents, and handle a variety of other PDF tasks - all for a fraction of the cost compared to Adobe Acrobat.

Steps to add a text box to a PDF on Android and iPhone

You can easily add text boxes to PDFs on your mobile with Xodo apps. Here’s how:

1. Install the Xodo app for Android or iOS.
2. Open the PDF you want to insert text into in the app.
3. Select the “Add Text” tool (letter T) from the “Annotate” menu. If you don't see it, slide right to reveal more tools in the menu.
4. Customize the text and border color, background color, text size, opacity, and alignment.
5. Save or export your edited PDF.

The steps to place a text box to a PDF are similar for both Android and iOS apps. You can also quickly insert images, draw and write on PDFs, fill out forms, and more with Xodo on the go.

How to modify existing text in PDF files

In addition to adding text to a PDF, you can also use Xodo tools to edit existing text or text box. Here’s how to do it online and on desktop:

Online: Use the edit PDF text tool to modify and update text directly in your browser.

On desktop: In Xodo PDF Studio, use the “Edit PDF Content” tool from the “Document” tab to update and edit text in your PDF.

If you need to remove text from a PDF, check out our comprehensive guide that explains four different methods to delete PDF text.

Start editing your PDFs with Xodo today

You’ve learned how to easily add text boxes and edit text in your PDFs using Xodo's versatile tools across various platforms.

Whether you prefer editing online, using a desktop application, or on the go with your mobile device, Xodo provides accessible and powerful tools for all your PDF editing needs.

Simply choose the platform that best suits your workflow and unlock the full potential of your PDFs.

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