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 180.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-30T11:25:31.9633333+00:00

    Yes, so I understood the issue correctly initially.

    Now, does this happen with all PDFs or only one?

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  2. SD - IA 180.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-30T10:54:14.8733333+00:00

    Hi,

    I'm confident this troubleshooting step will help in isolating the problem. This is because:

    1. Sometimes the production release of MS Edge has a bug that the Developer version won't have.
    2. Edge Dev installs separately.

    Also, What language is the default language in Windows right now?

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  4. SD - IA 180.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-30T10:35:37.5533333+00:00

    I was asking a few questions to better understand the issue before recommending a solution. Please provide the requested details so I can continue troubleshooting.

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  5. SD - IA 180.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-30T10:19:48.1166667+00:00

    Hello,

    Some PDF tools are not supported in certain languages like Text. What language is the default language in Windows right now?

    Please run Edge Dev version from https://aka.ms/EdgeInsider

    Let me know if you can make the changes sucessfully in Edge Dev version.

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

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