Edge unwantedly adding border around text

Anonymous
2025-02-07T15:21:20+00:00

When I add text to a pdf in edge, suddenly it it adding a box around the text. It doesn't show up until I hit enter. It's super annoying and I'm sure I did something to turn it on but I can't figure out how to turn it off.

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11

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Anonymous
2025-02-11T09:28:47+00:00
  1. Open the Edge browser.
  2. Type "edge://flags" in the search bar at the top.
  3. When the page opens, type in and search for PDF.
  4. Set “New PDF Viewer” to “Enabled”.
  5. Check whether the problem still exists.

This worked for me.

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Anonymous
2025-02-08T15:32:27+00:00

I'm seeing the same issue on various computers. The version of Edge is the same (133.0.3065.51) on affected and unaffected systems.

Here is what it looks like: Broken

Here is what it should look like: Working

Resetting Edge does not resolve the issue.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-02-10T12:08:13+00:00

    The only part of that solution that worked is find another pdf viewer. It's obviously not a setting issue as many seem to have the same issue after the latest update.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-02-09T02:33:13+00:00

    I reset Edge settings per your instructions and it did not work.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-02-11T10:05:48+00:00

    Dear Laura g5

    You can try to change the PDF Viewer, which can effectively solve the problem you are currently encountering.

    Open edge.

    Type edge://flags in the address bar and press Enter.

    Search keyword 'New PDF Viewer'

    Change Default to Enabled

    Looking forward to receiving your feedback.

    Best Regards,

    Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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