PDF Xchange Viewer write over existing text
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Hello,
I am using PDF Xchange Viewer
I want to write over existing text
I hide the original text with a white box and write over it
But either we see both texts, or we see the original one
I tried changing the properties-appearance, but I am stuck.
Thank you and I apologize in advance if this topic has been addressed, I couldn't find it
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Hello,
I use Foxit PDF Reader, but I practiced with PDF Xchange Viewer some time ago.
So I don't have a clear memory of the procedure.
In any case, you probably know that these two programs are readers and that they are only suitable for touching up the original document by adding or overlaying.
The Pro (paid) version of Foxit allows for modifications, replacements, and the creation of PDFs.
So to answer your request, what I would test is to create not an empty frame but a filled rectangle of the desired color using the drawing tool.
You can then write over it with the text tool.
I apologize for my imprecision as I rarely use Xchange Viewer despite its interesting possibilities (if I recall correctly, adjusting the dimensions of the printed document).
Thank you
Actually, I was unclear in my request: I do want a solid rectangle in white
And writing over it doesn't work
Hello,
So, I'm starting over. I hadn't tested it and it indeed doesn't work, due to not having filled shapes.
I'm using Foxit here, but try Xviewer. Let me know if that works otherwise, there are two solutions. Switch to Xviewer or wait until I reinstall it to find a way (import for example).
My method (tested):
- - create a rectangle in Paint (the old one) or probably any drawing software, choose a color
- - fill the rectangle (in Paint, use the paint bucket tool to choose the same color)
- - select all or part of this rectangle (the accuracy doesn't matter much)
- - copy
Go to or open Foxit (or Xviewer)
- - paste
- - resize the rectangle by selecting it (double-click on the rectangle) using the CTRL + right arrow or up or left or right arrow keys to move/position it.
- - write over it using the typewriter tool.
- - save the new document by changing the name to keep the original (although all actions are reversible).
Note:
If once the modifications are successful, you double-click on the rectangle, the text goes behind, but you can bring it back to the front by double-clicking again.
This is important because the recipient can "hide" the text without knowing how to bring it back.
To avoid this inconvenience (due to the fact that we are saving a working document that can be modified again), you need to make a virtual print of this PDF using the "Microsoft print to PDF" option in the print module, which generates a new document without access to the modifications made.
I don't think there are simpler options (aside from opening and modifying in LibreOffice for example), but another participant may suggest one.
P.S.: the rectangle painted in white is probably an empty, transparent rectangle.
Furthermore, I found the difference that made me adopt Foxit. It's the possibility of rotating for printing a document displayed at 90°.
Hello
There is no need to go through Paint.
In the Comments section of Foxit, there is a Draw tool that allows you to draw a rectangle (or something else).
Then, you exit the comments (Escape) and right-click on the drawn rectangle. Next, click on Properties.
You can then fill the rectangle with the desired color and modify the border color. You can move it and resize it.
Then you switch to the Typewriter tool.
Etc.
As you wrote, you need to create a PDF print of the modified document to avoid accessing the changes.
However, this is not the perfect solution. Opening it with Draw from LibreOffice will allow you to see the changes and remove them!
You can just count on the fact that not everyone knows how to do that. Otherwise, you need to create a PDF print of the document "as an image".