How to Change the Default Font in Acrobat Typewriter Tool
Question details
The user wants to know how to change the default font style, size, and color for text inserted using the Typewriter or Text Comment tool in Adobe Acrobat.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Adding custom text comments to a PDF document and modifying the typographic style.
- Observed behavior
- The tool defaults to Helvetica, and the user needs to switch to Arial and format the text accordingly.
Ensure you have your PDF document open in Adobe Acrobat and verify that the document's security permissions allow for commenting and text editing.
Change Font Using the Text Formatting Toolbar
Access the built-in text properties toolbar in Acrobat to adjust the font family, size, and color of your text comments.
In Adobe Acrobat, the Typewriter tool and Text Comment tool share the same formatting properties. To change the font from Helvetica to another typeface like Arial, you must reveal the hidden formatting toolbar by directly interacting with the text you just typed.
Navigate to the top menu and select Tools > Comment > Text Comment to activate the typing tool.
Click anywhere on the PDF page to add your new text, or select an existing text comment. Once you are done typing, close the comment tool.
Double-click directly on the text you just added. This specific action will display the text formatting toolbar on your screen.
From the newly opened toolbar, select 'Arial' from the font dropdown menu. You can also adjust the font size and color to fit your preferences.
Add and Format PDF Text Easily with WPS Office
If you find Acrobat's formatting tools difficult to access, WPS Office offers a highly intuitive PDF reader and editor. The formatting toolbar automatically appears when you insert text, allowing you to instantly change fonts, sizes, and colors without extra clicking.
- 1. Open PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document.
- 2. Select the Text Tool: Navigate to the 'Insert' or 'Comment' tab and click on the 'Text Box' or 'Typewriter' icon.
- 3. Type and Format: Click on the page to begin typing. Use the quick formatting toolbar that appears right next to your text to select Arial, adjust the size, and change the color.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't the text formatting toolbar showing up when I click the text?
A single click only selects the text box as an object. You must double-click inside the text to enter editing mode, which will then trigger the text formatting toolbar to appear.
Can I permanently set Arial as my default font for all PDF comments?
Yes. After you format your text comment to use Arial, right-click the text box border and select 'Make Current Properties Default'. Future text comments will now use Arial automatically.
What is the difference between the Typewriter tool and Text Comment tool?
In recent versions of Adobe Acrobat, the classic Typewriter tool has been integrated into the standard Commenting tools. The 'Add Text Comment' tool now serves the exact same purpose of typing free text directly onto the page.
Can I change the font color of an existing text comment?
Yes. Simply double-click the existing text comment to highlight the words, and use the color picker icon in the formatting toolbar to apply a different color.
