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A clear, step-by-step guide to adding a PDF to Canva, whether you want to edit it as a design or drop it onto an existing project.

A practical guide to adding a dropdown menu to a PDF form, placing the field, entering your list of choices, naming it, setting a default, and saving so it works for everyone.

A practical guide to adding a signature field to a PDF form, placing it where the signer expects it, labeling it clearly, and sending the file so it can actually be signed.

A practical guide to adding a date picker field to a PDF form, placing the field, locking the format, naming it, and saving so every date comes back clean and consistent.

A practical guide to adding a date or timestamp to a PDF by dropping a text box, typing the date, matching the font, and placing it cleanly on the page without disturbing the original.

A practical guide to adding a cover page to a PDF, whether you build a new title page in an editor or merge a ready-made cover to the front of the file.

A practical guide to adding a checkmark or tick mark to a PDF, dropping the symbol where you need it, sizing and aligning it on a checkbox, and saving so it stays put.

A practical guide to adding a background image or pattern behind PDF text, placing the picture, sending it behind the words, and fading it so the content stays readable.

PDFs can carry malware through embedded scripts, malicious links, or risky attachments. Here's what's actually dangerous, what's overblown, and how to stay safe.