I promised the broker I’d review [agent=Martin]’s first three listing packets for compliance and polish before he goes…
Open your PDF file in Adobe Acrobat.
Click the Comment button in the toolbar to display the commenting tools.
Select the annotation tool you want to use, such as Note, Highlight, Text Box, or Draw.
Click on the PDF page where you want to add your comment or annotation.
Type your comment or draw your annotation as needed.
Click away from the annotation or press Escape to save your comment or annotation.
You can use multiple annotation types in one session, such as highlighting text and adding sticky notes for detailed feedback.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
Comments are notes like sticky notes or text boxes, while annotations are marks like highlights or drawings. They matter because they let you give specific feedback directly on a document without changing the original text. This makes reviewing documents clear and efficient, helping teams work together and improve files before they are final. They are crucial for clear communication during the review process.
Yes, if you share a PDF that has comments and annotations, the recipient will see them. These notes are part of the file as a separate layer. To prevent your private notes from being seen, you must 'sanitize' the document before sharing. This process removes all comments and hidden data, ensuring only the final content is visible to others.
Drawing markup tools help you point to specific areas or elements that text comments might miss. For example, you can circle an image or draw an arrow to a specific part of a diagram. This makes your feedback much clearer and helps the person reviewing the document understand exactly what you are referring to, especially for visual content.
| Feature | Sticky Note | Text Box |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Small icon, note appears on click | Visible box with text directly on page |
| Purpose | Quick, short comments linked to a spot | Longer, more visible comments or instructions |
| Placement | Can be placed anywhere, icon is small | Takes up space on the document page |