How to Enter a Custom Font Size Like 13 in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Question details
The user needs to set a specific odd font size (13 points) for text in Acrobat Reader, but the software only displays even sizes in the drop-down menu.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Formatting text or filling out a form in a PDF document where specific academic or professional formatting guidelines (like Times New Roman 13 pt) are strictly required.
- Observed behavior
- The font size drop-down menu only offers standard even-numbered sizes, making it seem impossible to select an odd size like 13.
Verify that your PDF document permissions allow for text editing or form filling, and ensure you have clicked directly into the target text field.
Manually Type the Custom Font Size in the Properties Toolbar
Bypass the drop-down menu limitations by directly typing your desired font size into the number field.
Most text-entry controls and properties toolbars in Adobe Acrobat feature a drop-down menu populated with standard even numbers (10, 12, 14, etc.) to save space. However, this field is editable, allowing you to input almost any custom value.
Open your document in Acrobat Reader and click inside the text field or highlight the specific text you wish to format.
Find the text properties toolbar, which displays the current font name and its size.
Click directly into the font-size number box (avoid clicking the drop-down arrow). Delete the existing number, type '13' (or any other specific size), and press Enter.
Easily Adjust Font Sizes and Edit PDFs with WPS Office
WPS Office includes a comprehensive PDF editor that makes adjusting text properties, customizing font sizes, and managing document layouts incredibly simple and intuitive.
- 1. Open the PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your target PDF document.
- 2. Activate the Edit Tool: Navigate to the 'Edit' tab located at the top of the interface and click on 'Edit Text'.
- 3. Select the Text: Click inside the text block and highlight the text you want to resize.
- 4. Apply Custom Size: Click inside the font size box on the floating toolbar or right-side panel, type '13', and press Enter to instantly apply the new size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the font size drop-down menu only show even numbers?
Software programs typically display standard typographic sizes (such as 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16) in drop-down menus to keep the interface clean and easy to navigate. However, the input field itself is designed to accept manually typed custom values.
Why won't Acrobat accept my custom font size when I type it?
If the control reverts your typed number or refuses custom sizes, the limitation is likely embedded in the specific form design or tool being used. Some PDF creators lock form fields to specific font sizes or select 'Auto' to force text to fit the predefined box dimensions.
Can I use decimal values for font sizes in a PDF?
Yes, standard PDF editing tools, including WPS Office and Acrobat, support decimal font sizes. You can manually type a value like 11.5 into the font size box to achieve precise text formatting.
