Highlight text in a PDF
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Highlight text in a PDF
Can I highlight text in a PDF? I can't figure out how to do it. I'm trying to highlight an area where someone needs to sign.
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Re: Highlight text in a PDF
Hello, kathleenjaynes
The highlighter tool requires text content to be applied to. If there is no text content present you will need to use a freehand method as detailed in this article to "highlight" specific areas instead: https://www.pdf-xchange.com/knowle ... tly-images
Kind regards,
The highlighter tool requires text content to be applied to. If there is no text content present you will need to use a freehand method as detailed in this article to "highlight" specific areas instead: https://www.pdf-xchange.com/knowle ... tly-images
Kind regards,
Dan McIntyre - Support Technician
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Re: Highlight text in a PDF
Thank you! I like using the Pencil Tool technique at the end of the article you linked.
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Highlight text in a PDF

Dan McIntyre - Support Technician
PDF-XChange Co. LTD
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Our Web site domain and email address has changed as of 26/10/2023.
https://www.pdf-xchange.com
Support@pdf-xchange.com
PDF-XChange Co. LTD
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Our Web site domain and email address has changed as of 26/10/2023.
https://www.pdf-xchange.com
Support@pdf-xchange.com