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Accelerate Your PDF Search and Text Highlighting
Searching and highlighting text in PDF documents can take time and effort. With our feature, you can streamline your workflow. You will enjoy a faster and more efficient way to manage your PDFs on desktop.
Key Features
Quick search functionality to locate text instantly
Easy highlighting tools for important information
User-friendly interface designed for smooth navigation
Compatibility with a variety of PDF formats
Enhanced organization through categorized highlights
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Students can find and highlight critical information for studies
Professionals can streamline document review processes
Researchers can pinpoint vital data quickly for reports
Anyone can save time by efficiently managing large documents
This feature resolves common challenges associated with PDF document management. By allowing you to quickly find and emphasize relevant text, you can work more effectively. You will experience less frustration and more productivity in your tasks.
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How do you search and highlight 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).
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).
How do you highlight specific words in a PDF?
How To Highlight Text in a PDF Open the file with the PDF Editor. Click on the highlighter icon. Choose 'Freehand Highlighter' or 'Text Highlighter. ' Pick the color and thickness of the highlight. Drag your cursor over the text you would like to highlight. Once you're done, hit 'Download' to save your updated PDF.
How do I search for a string in a PDF?
Open a PDF document you would like to search. Click the icon in the left navigation bar. -OR- In the main menu bar, go to Edit, and select Find… -OR- Right-click on the document pane, and select Find from the right-click menu.
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