How do I highlight open exceptions in a PDF using Comments & Annotations?

Open the PDF in Acrobat. Go to Comment tools. Pick the highlight tool. Select the open exception text. Save your changes.

What are Comments & Annotations in Adobe Acrobat and why should I use them?

Comments & Annotations in Adobe Acrobat are tools that let you add notes, highlights, or marks to a PDF. You should use them to point out important parts, ask questions, or give feedback without changing the original document. This makes it easier for others to see what needs attention or review.

If my scan is blurry, can I still highlight open exceptions with the highlight tool?

You can only highlight real text, not images. If your scan is an image, the highlight tool will not work. Try using OCR (text recognition) first, then highlight.

Why is it important to sanitize a PDF before sharing if I used Comments & Annotations?

Sanitizing a PDF is important because comments and highlights are saved as a separate layer in the file. If you share the PDF without sanitizing, anyone can see your notes, questions, or marks, even if you think you removed them. This could share private or unfinished feedback by mistake. Sanitizing removes all these extra layers, so only the clean, final document is shared.

How are highlights different from sticky notes in Comments & Annotations?

Feature Highlight Sticky Note. What it does Marks text with color Adds a pop-up note Visibility Shows on the text Shows as an icon Use Draws attention to text Gives extra explanation

Reply to or resolve an existing comment in Adobe Acrobat — How-to & AI prompts

AI prompts

3 ways to ask · copy any one

AExecute — “help me do it”Reply to or resolve the comment about [topic] in my PDF.…+

Reply to or resolve the comment about [topic] in my PDF. The comment says: [paste comment text here].

when the reply comes backWould you like help writing your reply?

BImprove — “do it better”Improve my reply to the comment: [paste your reply here]…+

Can you make my reply to this comment clearer and more polite? My reply: [paste your reply here].

when the reply comes backNeed advice on when to resolve a comment?

CDecide — “help me choose”Should I reply to or resolve this comment: [paste comment]…+

Should I reply to or resolve this comment in my PDF? The comment is: [paste comment here].

when the reply comes backWant to see examples of good replies?

How to do it

the tool · the steps · what to avoid

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Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat.
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Click the Comments button in the toolbar or select Comments from the Tools menu to display the Comments tools and pane.
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In the Comments pane on the right, locate the comment or annotation you want to reply to, edit, or delete.
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To reply, click the Reply button below the comment, type your response, and press Post.
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To edit your own comment, hover over it, click the three dots or options icon, select Edit, make changes, and press Post.
NoteYou can only edit comments that you have authored.
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To delete a comment, hover over it, click the three dots or options icon, and select Delete.
NoteDeleting a comment will also remove any replies associated with it.

In the appWith the API

You can quickly manage all comments in the Comments pane, including replying, editing, or deleting without scrolling through the document.

This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.

Glossary

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CommentA note or message added to a file to give feedback or ask questions.ExampleYou add a note to a report asking the author to clarify a specific paragraph.

ReplyTo write back to someone’s comment in the document.ExampleShe clicked the 'Reply' button to add her thoughts directly under her colleague's comment.

ResolveTo mark a comment as finished or no longer needing attention.ExampleYou click a button next to a comment to mark it as handled and hide it from view.

The real tasks

the one, listed here

Compile periodic monitoring test results into one executive report that highlights open exceptions.

FAQ

about this task

To reply, click on the comment in your PDF, type your answer in the reply box, and send it. This lets others see your response right under the original comment.

Resolving a comment means marking it as finished or no longer needing attention. This helps keep your document organized and shows that the issue or question has been handled.

You should resolve a comment when the question or issue is fixed, or if no more discussion is needed. If you still need to talk about it, reply instead.

No, replying to a comment only adds a message to the comment thread. Editing the document changes the actual content of the PDF.

Replying or resolving helps everyone stay up to date, avoids confusion, and makes teamwork smoother by showing which questions or tasks are finished.

Reply to or resolve an existing comment

When to use it

AI prompts

How to do it

Glossary

The real tasks

Who does this

FAQ

Sources

Adobe help