It's easy to create a PDF file, but editing it requires special tools. If you want to add or remove text, insert images, or make any other changes to your PDF files, there are some editing options.
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Depending on your needs, you can choose the appropriate method.
If your PDF file doesn't contain many images, charts, or formatting, use Microsoft Word to edit your file.
Another way to edit PDF files is to use the Microsoft Edge browser. If you want to add text, drawings, and highlights to your file, this is the best free way to do it.
If your PDF doesn't contain sensitive information, then you don't even need to install a tool to edit the PDF file. Simply go to an online PDF editing website, upload your PDF, and make whatever changes you want to your file.
And if you're a Mac user, you can use the built-in Preview to make various types of changes to your file. Simply load your PDF into Preview and select one of the many options from the toolbar at the top.
To edit your PDF file through Word, first launch the program on your computer and select Open > Browse. Locate your PDF and select it to open it in Word.
Before opening your PDF, Word will display a warning saying that you may lose some of the original formatting of the PDF. If you are okay with this, click “OK.”
You will now see an editable version of your PDF in the Word window. At the top of the window, click "Enable Editing" and then "OK" to start editing your file.
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To change or edit text, select the existing text and perform the intended action. Similarly, to remove an image, select the image and press Delete on your keyboard. Feel free to make any other changes you want.
When you are finished making changes, save the file as a PDF. To do this, in the upper left corner of Word, click on “File”.
On the screen that opens, select Save As > Browse.
In the “ Save As ” window , select a folder in which to save your file. Click the “ File Name ” field and type a name for your edited PDF. Click the “ Save as Type ” drop-down menu and select “ PDF .”
If you just want to add text, drawings, or highlights to your PDF, use Microsoft's Edge browser to do that.
Start by opening your PDF with Edge. To do this, locate your PDF in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). Then, right-click your PDF and select Open with > Microsoft Edge.
When your PDF opens in Edge, at the top of the PDF preview, you'll see several editing options. These options include:
Add Text: To add a new string of text to your PDF, select this option.
Drawing: To draw lines in various colors and thickness levels, select this option.
Highlight: To highlight items in different colors, select this option.
Erase: To remove any changes you've made to your PDF, use this eraser.
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When you have made the desired changes to your PDF, save the file by clicking on “ Save ” (the floppy disk icon) in the upper right corner. If you want to save the edited PDF as a separate file, select the “ Save As ” option (the icon of a floppy disk with a pencil).
If your PDF does not contain sensitive information and you want to upload it to a website without privacy concerns, an online editor is the best option for you.
