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Embed Fonts Properties

 Font properties depend on how a PDF was created, and they can affect how you can edit text. PDFs that use subset fonts can cause problems when editing. Font embedding helps ensure the PDF displays correctly on screen and in print. To edit text in a specific font, that font must be installed on your system. 

View Font Information

List All Fonts in a PDF

    1. Press Ctrl + D
      1. Or right-click the document and click Document Properties
    2. Click the Fonts tab
      Text Properties

View Font Properties for Selected Text

    1. Click Edit
    2. Right-click the text
    3. Click Edit Properties
      Edit Properties
    4. View the font information in the Text Properties window
      Text Properties

Font Embedding Types

PDF files use three types of font embedding:

No Embedding

    • Fonts are not stored in the PDF
    • File size is smaller
    • The PDF can display differently if fonts are not available on the system
    • Common fonts (for example, Times New Roman, Arial, Courier) usually display correctly

Subset Embedding

    • Only the used characters are stored in the PDF
    • File size is smaller than full embedding
    • You cannot add characters that are not included in the subset
    • This option preserves the original appearance

Full Embedding

    • The entire font is stored in the PDF
    • File size is larger
    • All characters are available for editing
    • This option is best for editing text

For more information, visit our Embedding Fonts user guide. 

 

Last updated: June 30, 2026