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Text search in a PDF proof

It’s easy to search for text, words or phrases in a PDF proof using preview mode in the proofing screen. Here’s how.

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Written by Gemma
Updated over 4 months ago

To search for text

Step 1

Open the PDF proof in preview mode by clicking the preview icon found under the magic tools.

Preview icon for PDFs found in the magic tools

Step 2

Click the search icon and type in the text you want to find.

Find text in document field

When you find the text you are looking for, click back to the proof and you will find yourself on the page that the text exists.

Note: The proof must have the download turned on for preview and text search to be available.

You can also use preview mode to check interactive links in the PDF.

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