How do I fix overlapping text in PDF?

Answered by James Kissner

To fix overlapping text in a PDF document, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat by right-clicking on the file and selecting “Open With” > “Adobe Acrobat.”

2. Once the file is open, click on the “Acrobat” tab located at the top menu.

3. In the drop-down menu, select “Preferences.” This will open a pop-up window with various settings.

4. Within the Preferences window, navigate to the “Advanced Setting” section. Click on the “Fonts” option.

5. In the Fonts section, you can add any missing fonts that are causing the text overlap issue. Click on the “Add” button to browse and select the font files you need to add.

6. Once you have added the necessary fonts, click “OK” to save the changes and close the Preferences window.

7. Now, you can convert the PDF file without text overlap by clicking on the “Create PDF” button located in the Acrobat tab. This will initiate the conversion process, and the resulting PDF should have the text displayed correctly without any overlapping issues.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the problem of overlapping text in your PDF file. Remember to add any missing fonts to ensure proper rendering of the text.