Change the font or font size in a PDF form field

Learn how to change the font family, size and style of the fields in a PDF form, ensuring they are consistent and easy to read before you file or send them.

With a right-click, you can change the font:

• One field at a time, or;
• Across a whole page or document.

Changing the font in a single field

To change the font in a single field:

1. Open the matter, then open the PDF form.

2. Right-click on the field you wish to change, then select Change Field Font.

   

3. Select the font, size and style.

   • Tip: You can enter a custom font size, including half-sizes (e.g. 12.5).

   

4. Select OK. The field updates straight away.

Changing the font on a page or the whole document

1. Open the matter, then open the PDF form.

2. Right-click on the page, outside of any field, then select Change Field Font.

   

3. Select one of the following:
   • On This Page: This updates every text field on the current page.
   • In Whole Document: This updates every text field in the form.
4. Select the font, size and style.

   • Tip: You can enter a custom font size, including half-sizes (e.g. 12.5).

     

     

5. Select OK. All the targeted fields update in one action.

List of available fonts

When editing the font in a PDF using this method, the following fonts are always available:

• Helvetica
• Arial
• Times New Roman
• Courier New

The following fonts are available if they are installed on your computer and their licence allows them to be embedded in a PDF:

• Calibri
• Segoe UI

Smokeball cannot override font licensing restrictions.

Good to know

• Your font changes are saved with the form and print as shown.
• Font changes apply only to the form you change. Other forms and the template are not affected.
• Font options are only available when you open a form for use, not in Modify Mode.
• You cannot change the font in non-text-fields, such as checkboxes, using this method. Only text fields are updated.