Instructions on editing PDF files using Foxit PDF Reader

Foxit PDF Reader is a popular PDF reader and file management software trusted by many individuals, businesses, and educational institutions due to its fast processing speed, intuitive interface, and small file size. The software smoothly opens, views, searches, and prints PDF documents, even large files. In addition, Foxit PDF Reader offers many useful tools such as adding notes, highlighting text, inserting comments, filling out forms, signing electronic documents, and protecting files with modern security features. Users can also integrate with cloud storage services for convenient document synchronization and sharing. Foxit supports multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices, allowing for flexible work anywhere. With stable performance, high customization capabilities, and numerous features for both learning and work, Foxit PDF Reader is one of the top choices for reading, basic editing, and efficient PDF document management.

Many people think that PDF files can only be read and not edited. However, the reality is that with the right PDF software, users can easily edit PDF documents, and Foxit PDF Reader is one of them. Users no longer need to search for the original document, make edits to it in another application, and then convert it back to PDF with this software.

In this article, let's explore how to edit PDF files using Foxit Reader , making it easy for users to change the content of one of the most complex file types.

How to edit PDF files using Foxit Reader on Windows

To edit a PDF document using Foxit PDF Reader, users need to follow these steps:

Step 1 : Download and install Foxit PDF Reader on your computer.

Step 2 : Open the document you want to edit and click the Edit Text button near the top center of the screen.

Step 3 : To change the text, simply locate and click to highlight it, then enter the new text.

Step 4 : To delete it, simply select the text and then press the Backspace key , or type the new text directly into the highlighted text.

How to edit the font of a PDF file

In addition to editing content, users can also change the font of a PDF file. Simply select the text you want to change, then use the EDIT tab to change the font, adjust the size, change the margins of the content block, align and space paragraphs. Users can even check the spelling of the document to ensure there are no typos.

Add new text to the PDF file.

Step 1 : Click on the EDIT tab > Edit Content > Add Text .

Step 2 : Begin typing or pasting text into the area where you want to add it.

Step 3 : Select your desired font format in Font .

Step 4 : In Paragraph , users can align the text and set other paragraph options including word spacing, character ratio, and line spacing.

How to change objects in a PDF file

In PDF terminology, an object refers to images and shapes. With Foxit Reader, users can edit images, add shadows to objects, and transform text into graphic objects, even providing the ability to work with .ai files (graphics created using Adobe Illustrator).

To add new objects, simply follow these steps:

Step 1 : Select EDIT > Edit Content > Add Images > New Image Objectives .

Step 2 : When the Add New Image box appears, set the parameters and click OK .

Step 3 : Next, the Image Editor window opens. Select the IMAGE tab , draw the image from scratch, or click the Paste button to insert an image from the clipboard.

How to edit PDF files using Foxit PDF Reader on Mac

For many Mac users, viewing and editing PDF files on a Mac means accessing Apple's built-in Preview application. It's often the default on Macs, set to open immediately upon double-clicking a PDF file. But there's a lot that Preview can't do, so Foxit PDF Reader is a great alternative.

Add text

To add a paragraph, delete a sentence, or even change text on a PDF page using Foxit PDF Reader, users need to do the following:

1. Click Edit in Common Tools to open the editing toolbar.
2. Select Add Text from the Edit toolbar .
3. Click on the specific page where you want to add text and type in the new text.
4. In the Format tab , select the font and paragraph formatting as desired.

Edit text

With Foxit PDF Editor on Mac, users can edit text within a paragraph, similar to Microsoft Office Word, or as a standalone object.

To edit a piece of text:

1. Click Edit in Common Tools to open the editing toolbar.
2. Select Edit Text from the Edit toolbar .
3. Click on the text you want to edit and make changes. You can select text and change its formatting in Format .

To edit a text object:

1. Click Edit in Common Tools to open the editing toolbar.
2. Select the text object you want to edit and move, resize, or rotate it as desired. For more information on what can be done with objects, see the Move , Resize , and Rotate Objects usage guide .
3. Double-click the text you want to edit, then add, delete text, or change the font formatting for the selected text.

Add images

Users can easily add, delete, and move images into PDF files with Foxit PDF Editor for Mac by following these steps:

1. Locate where you want to add the image on the document page.
2. Click Edit in Common Tools to open the editing toolbar.
3. Select Add Image from the Edit toolbar .
4. Select the image file you want to add to the file in the pop-up dialog box and click Open .
5. The selected image will be added as an object in the PDF file. To resize or move it, users simply click on the image and refer to the Resize , Move , or Rotate Objects options .

Edit images

1. Click Edit in Common Tools to open the editing toolbar.
2. Select Edit Object from the Edit toolbar .

Select the image object you want to edit and perform one of the following actions:

1. Drag any of the small rectangles displayed on the border to resize the image object.
2. Hold down the rotate icon and drag the cursor to rotate the image object.
3. Drag the image object to move it to the desired position.
4. Right-click on the image and select an option from the context menu to cut , copy , paste , or delete the object.

How to delete pages in a PDF file

Using Foxit PDF Editor, users can easily delete pages from a PDF document with just one click on the Organize tab.

Step 1 : Open the PDF file in Foxit PDF Editor by clicking the File menu > Open .

Step 2 : Select the Organize tool in the ribbon.

Step 3 : Select the page(s) you want to delete by clicking on them. Users can select multiple pages by holding down the Ctrl key while clicking on the pages.

Once the pages are selected, click the Delete button in the top menu bar or right-click and select Delete Pages . In the Delete Pages dialog box , select Delete Pages and then click OK . The selected pages will be removed from the PDF file.

Users can save the edited PDF file by clicking on the File menu > Save or Save As .

How to rotate a PDF file

1. Open the PDF file you want to rotate using Foxit PDF Editor, then click the Rotate Pages button on the toolbar.
2. In the dialog box that appears, select the pages you want to rotate and choose the rotation direction: clockwise or counterclockwise.
3. Click OK to apply the page rotation and select Save to save the changes to the PDF file.

How to add headers and footers to a PDF file.

To add headers and footers to an open document, do the following:

Step 1 : Click on Organize > Header & Footer > Add .

Step 2 : Select Font and Margin settings , then enter the text for the header and footer into the text boxes in the Add Headers and Footers dialog box .

Step 3 : Click Save Settings at the top of the dialog box to save the current settings as a configuration that can be applied directly to future documents.

Step 4 : Click OK to add the header and footer.

Frequently Asked Questions about Foxit PDF Editor

What are Foxit PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Editor Pro?

Foxit PDF Editor is software for securely working with PDF documents and forms, providing a full-featured platform for viewing, creating, editing, collaborating, sharing, securing, organizing, exporting, OCR, and signing PDF documents.

Foxit PDF Editor Pro is designed for advanced users who need stronger editing capabilities and security.

Can Foxit PDF Editor open all PDF files?

PDF is an international standard file format (ISO 32000-1). Foxit PDF Editor can read any PDF file, regardless of the software used to create it (such as Acrobat, Microsoft Office, etc.), and can also create PDFs compatible with other software.

How do I open two windows side-by-side?

Go to File > Preferences > Documents and check the box for Allow multiple instances . Alternatively, users can drag the document tab out to open it as a separate window.

How do I connect to a document management system (DMS)?

Open Foxit PDF Editor > File > Open > Add a place . Log in with your account and start using it.

Does Foxit PDF Editor support Vietnamese?

Yes, Foxit PDF Editor supports more than 10 languages. Follow the instructions below to change the language:

Open Foxit PDF Editor > File > Preferences > select Languages ​​> check the box Choose Custom Language > under Translated by Community , scroll down and select Vietnamese > click OK to confirm and download the Vietnamese language pack > click Restart Now to apply the changes.

How do I sign a document in Foxit Reader?

Foxit PDF Editor offers three different ways to sign PDF documents, all located in the Protect tab:

Foxit Sign: A legally valid electronic signature service for preparing and collecting important signed documents. (Foxit Sign subscription required.) Compatible with all PDF readers/editors.

Fill & Sign (Ink Signature): Allows you to create your own handwritten/typed signature. Compatible with all PDF readers/editors.

DocuSign: Seamless integration that lets you sign and request signatures directly from your PDF Editor. (DocuSign subscription required.) Not compatible with all PDF readers/editors.

Signature & Certification: Verifyes the identity of the user and the document. Also known as a VIP card or ID card. Compatible with all PDF readers/editors.

How do I update the PDF Editor?

Click the Help tab > Update. If you don't see the Update button or receive an error message, it's because:

1. Your system administrator will automatically update the software for you.
2. The update feature is not yet enabled in your organization.