Is there a faster way to add repeated text besides the hand tool?

Every day I receive multiple documents to edit and on each and every one, there is one page where I have to enter the date 3 times. The file doesn't originate with me so I can't do the javascript thing others have talked about. I just go to tools, add text (the date) and then use the hand tool to copy/paste it. However, since the hand tool for some reason just dumps it into the middle of the screen and I have to drag it over to the area I need it, I've found it faster just to keep clicking and typing in the date I need.
Every time I do this I keep thinking, "there's got to be a better way". Is there?
Using Adobe Acrobat Pro

There is no shortcut for this.
A faster way could be to click and paste instead of paste and drag.
1. Right click on the page and select 'Add Text'
2. Click where you want to type.
3. Paste (Ctrl/Cmd + V)

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