How to Change Font and Size of Add Text Comments in PDF
Question details
The user is attempting to adjust the font and text size of a text comment in a PDF, but the formatting controls appear unavailable or unresponsive.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat / PDF Editors
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Adding text comments or annotations to review a PDF document.
- Observed behavior
- The font and size controls for the Add Text Comment tool do not respond or fail to appear when trying to format the text.
Ensure you have clicked inside the text comment box and actually selected the text you want to format, as properties cannot be applied to an empty or unselected text box.
Activate Text Properties by Editing the Comment
Use this method to reveal the hidden text properties toolbar by actively typing and selecting text inside the comment box.
In many PDF editors, the formatting toolbar is contextual. This means it remains hidden to save screen space until you are actively editing the contents of a text box.
Select the Add Text Comment tool and click anywhere on the document page to place the box.
Double-click inside the comment box and begin typing your text to trigger the Text Properties (Aa) controls.
Highlight the text you just entered. The formatting options will only apply to the selected characters.
Adjust the font type and text size using the newly appeared formatting toolbar.
Adjust Appearance via the Right-Click Properties Menu
Access the default properties dialog to change general appearance settings if the quick contextual toolbar fails to appear.
Easily Add and Format Text Comments with WPS PDF
WPS Office features a powerful built-in PDF editor that allows you to intuitively add text comments, change fonts, and adjust sizes without dealing with unresponsive or hidden menus.
- 1. Open your PDF in WPS: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document.
- 2. Navigate to the Comment tab: Click on the 'Comment' tab located in the top ribbon and select 'Text Comment'.
- 3. Add and format text: Click anywhere on the page to insert the text box. A clear formatting toolbar will automatically appear, allowing you to instantly change the font, size, and color.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my text formatting toolbar missing when I add a comment?
The formatting toolbar usually remains hidden until you double-click inside the text box and actively begin typing, or until you highlight existing text inside the box.
Can I set a default font and size for all future text comments?
Yes. Once you format a text comment to your liking, right-click the text box, select 'Properties', and check the option labeled 'Make Current Properties Default'.
Will comments formatted in WPS PDF display correctly in other PDF viewers?
Absolutely. WPS PDF uses standard PDF annotation protocols, ensuring your font and size changes are fully visible and compatible across all standard PDF readers.
