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Type Text in a PDF File

If you need to fill out a PDF form that doesn't contain entry fields, then you can use a program called Nitro Reader to add text to the PDF file.

To add text to a PDF file using Nitro Reader:

  1. Open Nitro Reader on a MC computer by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs - Unsupported Programs - Nitro Reader.
  2. On File tab, click Open.
  3. Open the desired PDF file.
  4. Click Type Tool and begin typing.

    Type Tool
  5. When you're finished typing text, click Save or Save As on the File tab.