---
title: "PdfFreeTextAnnotation"
canonical_url: "https://www.nutrient.io/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-free-text-annotation/"
md_url: "https://www.nutrient.io/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-free-text-annotation.md"
last_updated: "2026-06-09T10:32:42.528Z"
description: "Represents a free text annotation (text box)."
---

Represents a free text annotation (text box).

```python

from nutrient_sdk import PdfFreeTextAnnotation

```

**Inherits from:** [`PdfMarkupAnnotation`](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-markup-annotation/)

## Construction

`PdfFreeTextAnnotation` cannot be instantiated directly. Obtain instances through static factory methods or via other SDK classes.

## Properties

### default_appearance

```python

@property
def default_appearance(self) -> str

```

The default appearance string.

**Type:** `str`

*Read-only property.*

---

### is_callout

```python

@property
def is_callout(self) -> bool

```

Whether this is a callout annotation.

**Type:** `bool`

*Read-only property.*

---

### text_alignment

```python

@property
def text_alignment(self) -> str

```

The text alignment (0=Left, 1=Center, 2=Right).

**Type:** `str`

*Read-only property.*

---

## Inherited members

From [`PdfAnnotation`](../pdf-annotation/): `blend_mode`, `border_effect`, `border_effect_intensity`, `border_style`, `border_width`, `color`, `contents`, `index`, `is_hidden`, `is_printable`, `modification_date`, `name`, `rect`, `sub_type`, `title`

From [`PdfMarkupAnnotation`](../pdf-markup-annotation/): `creation_date`, `opacity`, `rich_text_contents`, `subject`

---

## Related pages

- [All public classes import directly from the top-level package:](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations.md)
- [Pdf Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-annotation.md)
- [Pdf Circle Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-circle-annotation.md)
- [Pdf Annotation Collection](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-annotation-collection.md)
- [Pdf Highlight Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-highlight-annotation.md)
- [Pdf Line Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-line-annotation.md)
- [Pdf Markup Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-markup-annotation.md)
- [Pdf Link Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-link-annotation.md)
- [Pdf Shape Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-shape-annotation.md)
- [Pdf Redact Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-redact-annotation.md)
- [Pdf Square Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-square-annotation.md)
- [Pdf Squiggly Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-squiggly-annotation.md)
- [Pdf Stamp Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-stamp-annotation.md)
- [Pdf Strike Out Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-strike-out-annotation.md)
- [Pdf Underline Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-underline-annotation.md)
- [Pdf Text Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-text-annotation.md)
- [Pdf Widget Annotation](/api/python/editors/pdf/annotations/pdf-widget-annotation.md)