Law Technology

Where is the Typewriter Tool in Acrobat X?

By Rick Borstein

With the changes to the user interface in Acrobat X, a few folks haven’t been able to find the Typewriter tool.

Don’t feel bad, you’re not the only one!

Adobe renamed the tool to make it easier for new users to find.

That probably won’t make you feel better . . .

The Typewriter tool is now called Add or Edit Text Box.

To get to it, open the Tools panel, then twirl down the Content section.

Acrobat X Quick Tools Bar

One nice new feature of Acrobat X is the new Quick Tools bar.

This toolbar at the top of the application window offers fast access to frequently used tools.

If you use the Typewriter tool regularly, you might try adding it to the Quick Tools bar:

1. Right-click on the Edit Document Text tool
2. Choose Add to Quick Tools bar
   

Now, it’s easy to access the Typewriter tool whenever you need it:

Full post as published by Acrobat for Legal Professionals on January 10, 2011 (boomark / email).