How to Add a Box Around Text in Adobe Acrobat

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to add a box around text in Adobe Acrobat.

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In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add a box around text in Adobe Acrobat.

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Open the PDF file you want to edit.
On the right-side panel, click Comment.
Select the Drawing Tool, then choose Rectangle.
Locate the word or text you want to add a box around.
Click and drag to draw the rectangle around the text, then release to place it.
Click Close to close the comment editor.

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Optional: pick a line color and thickness before drawing.

📌 Why this matters

Adding boxes around text transforms static PDFs into dynamic communication tools. You can highlight critical information, create visual emphasis for key points, or guide readers through complex documents. Beyond simple emphasis, boxes serve as non-permanent markup that preserves the original document while adding your layer of context.

This becomes invaluable when collaborating on contracts, reviewing reports, or preparing documents for presentation where certain sections need immediate visual attention without permanently altering the underlying text.

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