How to Change the Font When Filling Out a PDF Online
Question details
The user wants to change the font style, size, or formatting of the text they enter while filling out a PDF document using an online tool.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Online / PDF Editors
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Filling out and signing a PDF document using a web-based PDF editor.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs to access and utilize formatting controls to adjust the appearance of the text inputted into the PDF form fields.
Ensure that the PDF document you are trying to fill is not restricted or locked for editing. Note that some form fields have pre-defined font settings locked by the creator, which may limit your formatting options.
Adjust Font Settings in Acrobat Online Fill & Sign
Use the built-in formatting controls within your web-based PDF tool to modify the entered text.
Most online PDF filling tools provide a quick pop-up toolbar when you select your text. While these web-based tools are convenient, keep in mind they often offer fewer font choices than desktop applications to ensure document compatibility across different browsers.
Upload and open your document in Acrobat's Fill & Sign or your preferred online form-filling tool.
Click directly on the text field or highlight the text you have already typed into the document.
Use the formatting toolbar that appears above or near the text box to adjust the font size, style, and formatting controls provided by the tool.
Request Form Field Updates from the Creator
If formatting controls are entirely disabled, the document creator may have locked the field properties to a specific font.
Get Full Font Control in PDF Forms with WPS PDF
Overcome the font limitations of online PDF fillers. WPS PDF offers a comprehensive set of desktop tools to fill out forms, edit original text, and fully customize your fonts, sizes, and colors without browser restrictions.
- 1. Open the PDF in WPS Office: Launch the WPS Office desktop application and open your PDF document.
- 2. Access the Fill & Sign tools: Navigate to the 'Edit' or 'Fill & Sign' tab on the top ribbon.
- 3. Add or select text: Click on the existing form field or click 'Add Text' to start typing your information anywhere on the document.
- 4. Customize your font: Highlight the text and use the detailed formatting toolbar to choose from any font installed on your computer.
- 5. Save your customized document: Click 'Save' or press Ctrl+S to secure your completed form with the new formatting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I change the font on a fillable PDF?
If you cannot change the font, the creator of the PDF likely disabled rich text formatting or set a fixed default font for that specific form field. You generally need a desktop PDF editor to modify the field properties if the document is not password-protected.
Are there more font options in desktop PDF editors compared to online ones?
Yes. Online PDF fillers usually restrict font choices to a few standard web-safe fonts to ensure they display correctly across different browsers. Desktop applications like WPS PDF can access and use all the fonts currently installed on your local computer.
How do I make the text fit inside the PDF form box?
Most well-designed PDF form fields have an 'Auto' text size setting that automatically shrinks the text to fit the box as you type. If this isn't enabled, you can manually select your text and use the formatting toolbar to reduce the font size until it fits properly.
Can I change the color of the text when filling a PDF online?
Many online fill-and-sign tools allow you to change the text color, usually offering basic colors like black, blue, or red. To do this, click on your entered text and look for the color palette icon in the formatting pop-up menu.
