can't add text into a PDF file.

chenyouzhan 0 Reputation points
2026-09-30T09:20:23.0366667+00:00

When I select the 'add text' tool, after I finish typing the text and click outside the text box, the text disappears. I can't send an .mp4 file to explain more clearly about the issue I'm having because it's not supported here.

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
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  1. SD - IA 180.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-07T09:20:47.7+00:00

    I got it. Seems like this is a Bug.

    • Please press ALT+SHIFT+I in MS Edge to open the feedback Panel.
    • Describe your problem in detail.

    This sends the problem report to the Engineers. Once they complete the investigation, Microsoft will email you informing you that it is fixed. However, it may take weeks.

    A friendly reminder that this is a user-to-user forum where users help other users.

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    I hope this information helps. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Wishing you good luck!

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  2. SD - IA 180.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-06T12:49:15.03+00:00

    Thank you, yes. We are on the same page.

    Please go to this page:

    edge://settings/languages

    For testing, can you set Edge language as English (USA) and let me know if the problem can be reproduced.

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  3. SD - IA 180.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-05T15:48:05.59+00:00

    Although I know the issue, but you can either upload on Onedrive.com or Youtube and drop the link. This ensures we are on the same page.

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  5. SD - IA 180.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-05T02:24:03.6266667+00:00

    Last solution before I ask you to file a bug report:

    In the Windows search, 

    Type cmd, right-click it, and choose Run as Administrator.

    Paste this command:

    reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "NewPDFReaderEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

    I look forward to hearing from you to get the results of the troubleshooting.

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