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Search and Highlight Text in PDF on macOS
Transform how you interact with PDFs on your Mac. The Search and Highlight Text feature allows you to quickly locate important information and emphasize key points within your documents.
Key Features
Quick search function to find specific words or phrases
Highlight option for marking essential text easily
User-friendly interface that enhances your workflow
Supports multiple PDF formats for versatility
Ability to save highlighted texts for future reference
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Students can easily find and highlight important study materials.
Professionals can pinpoint specific data in lengthy reports, improving productivity.
Researchers can track references and notes efficiently, aiding in their projects.
Editors can mark changes or suggestions effectively within documents.
This feature addresses your need for efficient document management. By allowing you to search and highlight text in PDFs effortlessly, it saves you time and reduces frustration. When you focus on what truly matters in your documents, you can enhance your overall productivity and effectiveness.
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Can you search words in PDF on Mac?
You can open a PDF or other document in Preview, then search for a word or any set of characters. In the Preview app on your Mac, open a PDF. In the Preview toolbar, type a word or phrase in the search field (you may need to resize the window to see it). To find an exact phrase, enclose the phrase in quotation marks.
Why can't I search words in PDF on Mac?
Press Command+F to enable the search feature; Then input the word you want to search in your PDF on Mac, click arrow up or down icon to find the wanted part.
Why can I highlight a PDF on Mac?
How to Highlight Text in a PDF on Mac Open the PDF document in Highlights. From the menu bar choose File > Open. ... Select the text you want to markup. This will bring up the selection popover: Choose a color and click the highlight button in the selection popover.
How do I search and highlight text in a PDF?
Search & Redact, Highlight or Markup Text in PDF documents Open the document that you wish to search. Open the quick search popup by going to Home Tab > Search on the toolbar or press Ctrl + Shift + F (Cmd + Shift + F on Mac).
Can I highlight text in a PDF Mac?
Highlight, underline, or strike though text In the Preview app on your Mac, open the PDF you want to change. Do any of the following: Quickly highlight, underline, or strike through text: Select text, click the down arrow next to the Highlight button , then choose a highlight color, underline, or strikethrough.
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