How to fix PDF Text Box Formatting Glitch in Microsoft Edge

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How to fix PDF Text Box Formatting Glitch in Microsoft Edge

Ozair Peerally 15

When filling in a PDF form in Microsoft Edge, text entered in a text box appears normal while typing. However, as soon as I click outside the text box, the text zooms in slightly and becomes bold, even though I did not change any formatting. This makes the document look inconsistent and unprofessional.

Additional Notes:

This happens consistently on multiple PDFs.
Edge version: [Version 139.0.3405.86]
OS: [Windows 11]
Clearing cache, disabling hardware acceleration, and testing other PDFs did not resolve the issue.

Please help me fix his.

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How it appears when clicking on the text box.

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How it appears after clicking away from the text box.

shashank 5 Reputation points

2025-08-11T10:55:53.36+00:00

I’m facing a similar issue. While typing, the text appears normal, but after saving the PDF file or clicking elsewhere, the text becomes enlarged or completely misaligned.

I tried using Microsoft Edge on another system, but the problem persists.

I noticed that this issue started after the recent update to Version 139.0.3405.86

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shashank 5 Reputation points

2025-08-11T10:55:53.36+00:00

I’m facing a similar issue. While typing, the text appears normal, but after saving the PDF file or clicking elsewhere, the text becomes enlarged or completely misaligned.

I tried using Microsoft Edge on another system, but the problem persists.

I noticed that this issue started after the recent update to Version 139.0.3405.86

Answer 1

Time Lady 37,140 Independent Advisor

Hello, I’m Virginia a fellow Windows user. I’m sorry to hear that you’re experiencing problems.

It seems to be a returning bug as the same was reported here in 2020:

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/edgeinsiderdiscussions/pdf-text-deformed/1426504

I’d also try turning off graphics acceleration:

Click on the three dots>Settings>System & performance>Turn off use graphics acceleration. Then click restart.

If that doesn’t work Then I would Ensure Edge is running the latest version, if you are then please report this as a bug - Windows key + F key.

I would suggest using a free PDF editor until the problem has been fixed.

Mike Languein 0 Reputation points

2025-08-12T15:24:25.9633333+00:00

I have tried this solution but didn't work. I've tried other things as well but nothing seems to fix the problem. Will this problem go away on its own after time or will there be an update?
Time Lady 37,140 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-08-12T17:39:37.5666667+00:00

There most likely will be a fix if it’s a bug.

The more people who report the problem via the feedback app the better imo.
Mike Languein 0 Reputation points

2025-08-12T22:15:33.2033333+00:00

I have reported it to the feedback app. I hope it gets resolved soon because its making my work harder since I use it for all my forms and reports.
Time Lady 37,140 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-08-13T00:27:50.4066667+00:00

I hope a fix is released soon.
iain m 0 Reputation points

2025-08-13T11:21:23.52+00:00

having the same issue and tried all things but unable to get to work.

driving me nuts . use for work sheets.

any1 been able to get a fix yet
Mike Languein 0 Reputation points

2025-08-13T15:20:33.7166667+00:00

Had an update on my computer this morning and was hoping it was a fix. Sorry to say that the problem is still there......

Answer 2

paulr0511 31,205 Independent Advisor

Just to add to this as well as an alternative, you may also try to do a repair by going to Settings > Apps > Installed apps > Look for Microsoft Edge and then click on the 3 dots and click on Modify and then click on Repair. Another thing that you can check is by testing if this is also happening in Dev, Canary or Beta channels of Edge and you can install it separately by going to https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2181066.

Amir Irfan 0 Reputation points

2025-08-13T05:24:16.64+00:00

I have the same problem and try the repair method. It works but after shutting down my laptop and open it again the problem arises again. I try the repair method again but this time it doesn't work anymore. I also try all the 3 channels and it still happened.

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