On a Mac

• 1). Open the Finder and search through your computer files to select the PDF you would like to put text on.
  
  
• 2). Double-click the PDF and it will automatically open in Preview. Then click on the "Annotate" tool and select "Text Annotation."
  
  
• 3). Click anywhere on your PDF that you would like to put text. Then type your desired text in the text box that appears.
  
  
• 4). Save your PDF when finished. You have now successfully put text on a PDF.
  
  

On a PC

• 1). Click the "Start" button, select "Computer" and search through your computer files to select the PDF you would like to put text on.
  
  
• 2). Double-click the PDF and it will automatically open in the default PDF reader you have installed on your computer. If you do not have a PDF reader, you can download a free copy of Adobe Reader (see Resources).
  
  
• 3). Click "Tools," choose "Typewriter" and select "Show Typewriter Toolbar." Then select the "Typewriter" tool located in the toolbar. This tool will only be available if the PDF creator has enabled this option.
  
  
• 4). Click anywhere on your PDF that you would like to put text. Type your desired text.
  
  
• 5). Save your PDF when finished. You have now successfully put text on a PDF.