To write on a PDF on a Mac, you can use the Preview app, which comes pre-installed on your Mac. It’s a versatile tool that allows you to annotate, highlight, and add text to PDFs. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
1. Open the PDF file you want to write on in the Preview app. You can do this by double-clicking the PDF file or right-clicking it and selecting “Open With” > “Preview.”
2. Once the PDF file is open, you need to enable the Markup toolbar if it isn’t already visible. To do this, click on the “Show Markup Toolbar” button. It looks like a toolbox and is located in the top-right corner of the Preview window.
3. The Markup toolbar will appear, providing you with various tools to annotate the PDF. These tools include a pen, highlighter, text tool, shapes, and more. You can also find additional options in the “Tools” menu in the top menu bar.
4. To write on the PDF, select the desired tool from the Markup toolbar. For example, if you want to add a handwritten note, click on the pen tool. If you prefer typing text, click on the text tool.
5. If you’re using a Mac with a Touch Bar, you can access the Markup tools directly from there. The Touch Bar will display relevant options based on the tool you’ve selected, making it even more convenient to annotate the PDF.
6. After selecting a tool, you can start writing on the PDF. If you’re using the pen tool, you can draw or write directly on the PDF using your mouse or trackpad. If you’re using the text tool, click on the desired location and start typing your text.
7. If you want to highlight specific portions of the PDF, select the highlighter tool and drag it over the text or area you want to highlight. You can adjust the highlight color and opacity by clicking on the arrow next to the highlighter tool.
8. To add shapes, such as arrows or boxes, select the shape tool from the Markup toolbar. Click and drag on the PDF to create the desired shape, and you can customize its appearance using the options available.
9. If you make a mistake or want to remove any markup, you can use the eraser tool to erase specific annotations. Simply select the eraser tool and click on the markup you want to remove.
10. Additionally, you can change the color and thickness of the pen or highlighter by clicking on the respective tool and adjusting the settings.
11. Once you have finished writing and annotating the PDF, you can save your changes. Go to the “File” menu and select “Save” or “Export” to save the annotated PDF.
To summarize, using the Preview app on your Mac, you can easily write on a PDF by enabling the Markup toolbar and selecting the desired tool. Whether it’s adding handwritten notes, typing text, highlighting, or adding shapes, Preview provides a range of options to annotate your PDFs. Remember to save your changes after you’re done.