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
    2026-10-03T12:58:59.7466667+00:00

    Hi,

    Okay some more things:

    Add a space after adding the text and verify if the text disappears too.


    Please copy and paste this in the address bar > Change it to default.

    edge://flags/#edge-pdf-webui-update

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

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  2. SD - IA 180.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-03T09:42:58.6+00:00

    Next solution:

    • 3 dots > Edge Settings > Apperance > Fonts
    • Change "Standard Font" to Arial.

    Restart and verify.

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

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  3. SD - IA 180.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-02T13:44:05.69+00:00

    Thank you for doing the troubleshooting.

    Are you pasting the text or typing? If so, may I know whether you have an English keyboard layout or not?

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  4. SD - IA 180.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-02T13:05:14.2833333+00:00

    Ah, my bad, now I see what is going on. Earlier, you could download the Edge Beta/Dev version from https://aka.ms/EdgeDev, but the URL has expired. Let me give a direct download:

    Can you download the same from:

    https://c2rsetup.edog.officeapps.live.com/c2r/downloadEdge.aspx?platform=Default&source=EdgeInsiderPage&Channel=Dev&language=en&Consent=1&brand=M103

    and install?

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  5. SD - IA 180.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-02T12:21:42.72+00:00

    Hi there,

    I just wanted to follow up and check whether the steps I provided helped resolve the issue.

    If it works in Edge Dev, you may have to wait a few weeks before the Production release is updated.

    If the issue is still not resolved, please let me know. I’ll be happy to continue assisting you.

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