Most browsers, including Microsoft Edge, have a PDF viewer that allows you to open and read documents directly in the browser. However, Microsoft Edge sets itself apart by providing editing options that allow you to edit your PDF files. With Microsoft Edge’s built-in PDF editor, you can easily add text, drawings, comments, and highlight text or important sections in a document.
With Microsoft Edge on your computer, you don’t have to switch to another app to make small edits to your documents. Here’s how to edit a PDF file using Microsoft Edge’s built-in PDF editor.
How to open PDF files in Microsoft Edge
By default, Microsoft Edge opens all PDF files in its PDF viewer, allowing you to start editing them right away. However, if your PDF is already saved on your computer, follow these steps to open it in Edge.
Step 1: Press the Windows + E keyboard shortcut to open File Explorer and locate the PDF file you want to edit.
Step 2: Right click on your file, go to Open With and select Microsoft Edge from the submenu.
How to Edit PDF in Microsoft Edge
After you open your file in Edge, you can edit it using the built-in tools. Here’s how you can use them.
How to add text or drawings to PDF
If your document doesn’t contain editable fields, you can use Edge’s PDF editor to insert text boxes and enter any missing information manually. Here are the steps for the same.
Step 1: In the PDF editor, click the Add Text icon in the toolbar at the top.
Step 2: Move the cursor to the area where you want to write the text and click to create the text box. You can adjust the text size, spacing, or color as you see fit.
Similarly, you can use the freehand drawing tools in Edge’s PDF editor to annotate, add shapes, and even sign your PDF files. To do so, click the Draw option on the toolbar.
Click the arrow next to the Draw option to change the color and thickness of the line to your liking. If you want to remove a stroke, use the Erase tool next to it.
How to highlight text in PDF
The PDF editor in Edge also has a markup tool that allows you to highlight specific text and paragraphs in a document. This can be especially useful for emphasizing important information in your document. Here’s how to use it.
Step 1: Open your document in Edge and click the highlighter in the toolbar. Then, click and drag the pointer over the text or section to highlight it.
Step 2: Click the arrow next to the highlighter to adjust its color and thickness. If you use this tool to highlight text only, turn on the toggle next to ‘Highlight text only.’
How to add comments to PDF
With Edge’s PDF editor, you can also add comments to make notes about specific parts of the PDF. Use the pointer to select the text or section you want to add a comment to. Right-click your selection and select Add Comment from the context menu.
Type your comment and click the checkmark to the right to add it.
Once added, you can click on the small comment icon to view the comment.
You can click the horizontal three-dot menu icon to edit or delete the comment.
How to save or print your edited PDF in Microsoft Edge’s built-in PDF Editor
Once you’re done editing your PDF, you can choose to save or print it directly from Edge’s built-in PDF editor. To save the edited PDF, click the Save icon in the top right corner. Specify where you want to store the document and click Save.
Alternatively, if you want to print the PDF, click the Print icon in the top right corner.
Select your printer using the drop-down menu and click the Print button.
PDF editing made simple
Microsoft Edge’s built-in PDF editor may have limited editing features, but it’s certainly a convenient option for making small edits to a free PDF. In addition, you can even use this tool offline on your computer.
Unfortunately, Microsoft Edge’s built-in PDF editor is not available on mobile devices. So, if you want to edit PDF files on Android or iPhone, use other methods to complete the task.
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