How to Add Personalized Text to My Printables!



Did you know you can add text to my printables (PDF Files) before your print them?  It's an awesome, and often under-used feature in Adobe Reader and I want to show you how to use it!
  • Make sure you have the most current version of Adobe Reader {HERE, it's free!}.  Adobe Reader is a globally used, safe and widely accepted PDF viewing program.  For this tutorial, you must have the most current version.
  • Go to your Document Folder and open/click on the PDF you want to work with. I chose to work on my Perpetual Dates Calendar... it's a great organizer for you, but when all of your important family dates are added, it becomes personalized and makes a great gift for Moms, Sisters, Aunts & Grandmas!  Add the dates once, then print for everyone! {{wink! wink!}}
  • OK... It's super easy.  Click on the "Comment" box in the top right corner of your screen.


  • When you click on "Comment" - a box will open up with various options/annotations.
  • Select the "T" to add a text box (there are several other text editing options as you can see, I won't go over them in this tutorial, but they are fun to play with  so you are familiar with what types of changes and additions you can make).

  • When you choose "T"... an "Add Text Comment" box will pop open.
  • Use the drop down menu to select your font.
  • Choose your font size.
  • Place the cursor in the basic area you'd like your text to appear, it might not line up exactly. Don't worry about that - I'll show you how to line it up... :)
  • Click "off" your text box when you are done typing, then run your mouse over again until an "►" appears near the text box.
  • Click your mouse and that will allow you to "grab" the text box and move it to the exact location you want it to be.
  • PS... It's slightly touchy or fussy until you get used to it - so you may need to play with it a bit to get a feel for how it works.  Once you've moved a few boxes around, you'll "get it" and each additional change will be easy.
  • To add more text boxes, simply "click" where ever you'd like them to be and just start typing.
  • Move each box around as needed.
  • You can also change font & text size as you go - each text box can be the same or different depending on how you adjust the settings.
  • Advance pages and add text throughout the document.
IMPORTANT:  When you are done you MUST SAVE your edits!  Click on "File" - then choose "Save As" and re-name the document.  If you just choose "Save" - it'll replace the original blank document with the changes you made.  If you choose "Save As" - your original PDF will remain blank as it was and a NEW file WITH YOUR EDITS will be saved as well.


Another fun PDF to add personalized text to are my printable calendars and planners.  In this one, I used one of the LDS Presidency Planners to add birthdays, calendar items and meetings.  A great option to personalize your calendar prior to printing. 

I hope this tutorial is helpful and taught you something new!

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8 comments

  1. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm sure I will be using this bit of information, often!

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  2. This is the best thing ever!! I love your calendars (well, all your printables, actually) and now that I can customize them they are even more perfect. Thank you so so much!!

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  3. Yay!! I'm so glad this will be a helpful post for you guys!

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  4. Thank you!!! This is ground breaking info for me, ha ha! The possibilities w/ PDF files just split wide open for me. :)

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  6. Hmm - my Adobe doesn't give me all those options. Only Sticky Note and Highlight Text. :( I have the newest version. Any other suggestions on how to get more options?

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  7. I'm in the same boat as Bingham Co. I don't have all the options you do and I just updated my Adobe viewer. I'd love to try this, though!!

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  8. I have an older computer, which isn't able to handle the latest Adobe Reader. Any suggestions on how else I can edit my download to include personalized information?

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