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How to Add Objects in Adobe Acrobat Pro?

Published in PDF Editing 2 mins read

To add objects in Adobe Acrobat Pro, you need to use the "Edit a PDF" tool. Here's how:

Steps to Add Objects

  1. Open Your PDF: Begin by opening the PDF document where you want to add objects.
  2. Access Edit a PDF Tool:
    • Go to the "All tools" menu.
    • Select "Edit a PDF".
  3. Add Content Menu:
    • In the left panel, find the "Add Content" section.
    • Click "More" to expand this section, and you will see several tools available.
  4. Select Your Tool: Choose the specific object tool you wish to use. Examples might include:
    • Text: To add new text boxes.
    • Images: To insert image files.
    • Shapes: To draw different shapes like lines, rectangles or circles.

Example Use

Let's say you need to add a rectangle to your PDF:

  1. Follow steps 1 through 3 outlined above.
  2. From the "More" options under "Add Content", select the "Rectangle" tool.
  3. Click and drag on your PDF page to draw a rectangle.
  4. Once the rectangle is drawn you can modify properties such as color, border, fill, etc.
  5. Similarly, use other desired tool from the menu to add an image, or text etc.

Summary of How to Add Objects

Steps Action
1. Open PDF Open your desired PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
2. Access Tools Select "All tools" menu, then "Edit a PDF."
3. Add Content Menu Expand "Add Content" and click on "More"
4. Select Tool Choose the desired tool (e.g., Text, Image, Shape).
5. Add Object Click and drag on the page to add the selected object.

By following these steps, you can effectively add various types of objects to your PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat Pro. This is according to the official information that states from the All tools menu you must select 'Edit a PDF' and from the left panel select more from under Add Content. (06-Aug-2024)