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How to Adjust Font Size When Filling Out PDF Forms on Mobile
Question details
The user is unable to automatically or manually adjust the font size and type while entering text into a PDF form on a mobile device.
- Product
- Acrobat Reader Mobile / Adobe Fill & Sign
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Filling out forms in a mobile PDF reader application.
- Observed behavior
- The font type and size do not adjust automatically while entering text, making it difficult to properly fit text inside the form fields.
Make sure your PDF reader or Fill & Sign application is updated to the latest version, as text formatting toolbars and bug fixes are frequently added in recent updates.
Manually Adjust Text Size in Adobe Fill & Sign or Acrobat Reader
Use the floating text toolbar provided by the mobile app to manually scale your text up or down so it fits the form field perfectly.
In many mobile PDF applications, standard interactive form fields might have a fixed text size set by the document's author. However, if you are using the Fill & Sign feature to add floating text boxes, you can manually control the size of your text.
Tap anywhere on the PDF document to create a new text entry field, or tap on the text you have already typed.
Look for the pop-up menu that appears near the text box or directly above your mobile keyboard.
Tap the large 'A' icon to increase the font size, or tap the smaller 'A' icon to decrease the font size until it properly aligns with the lines or boxes in your PDF form.
Fill Out PDF Forms and Customise Text with WPS Office
WPS Office provides a highly capable PDF editor that makes filling out interactive and non-interactive forms a breeze. You can easily insert text, customize font sizes, and change font styles on any mobile device or desktop computer.
- 1. Open the PDF: Launch the WPS Office app and open the PDF form you need to fill out.
- 2. Access the Fill & Sign tools: Tap the 'Tools' icon at the bottom, select the 'PDF Edit' or 'Fill & Sign' tab.
- 3. Insert your text: Tap on the desired form field to type, or use the 'Text Box' tool to add text anywhere on the page.
- 4. Format the text size: Highlight your text and use the floating properties toolbar to select your preferred font size, making sure it fits perfectly within the form boundaries.
- 5. Save the completed form: Tap 'Done' or the 'Save' icon to permanently apply your changes to the PDF document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the font size too small when I type in an interactive PDF form?
If you are filling out an interactive PDF form, the document creator may have configured the text field to use a fixed font size or to 'Auto' size, which occasionally makes the text appear extremely small if the box is large. Using a custom text tool instead of the predefined field can help bypass this restriction.
Can I change the font style while filling out a PDF on mobile?
Yes, many modern PDF editors, including WPS Office, offer comprehensive text formatting options. Once you add a text box using the Fill & Sign or Edit feature, you can access the text properties menu to change both the font style and size.
How do I make text automatically fit the box in a PDF?
To have text automatically adjust its size to fit the box, the PDF form must be designed with the 'Auto' font size property enabled by the author in Adobe Acrobat. If you are just a user filling it out and it doesn't auto-scale, you will have to manually adjust the text size using your PDF reader's formatting toolbar.
