How do I add a sticky note comment in Adobe Acrobat?

Open your PDF in Acrobat. Go to the 'Comment' tools. Click the 'Sticky Note' icon. Click on the page where you want the note. Type your comment in the note box. Click outside the note to close it.

What is the difference between highlighting and underlining text in Adobe Acrobat?

Feature Purpose. Highlight Puts a colored transparent layer over text, making it stand out like with a marker. Underline Draws a line directly beneath selected text, often used for emphasis or to mark important phrases.

Annotate During Review in Adobe Acrobat — How-to & AI prompts

AI prompts

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AExecute — “help me do it”During the layout review with [reviewer=Clara Bennett], open the spread PDF and add comment…+

During the layout review with [reviewer=Clara Bennett], open the spread PDF and add comment annotations for each editorial correction, tagging [reviewer] on critical items and exporting the commented file afterward.

when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

BImprove — “do it better”While reviewing with [reviewer=Clara Bennett], mark up each spread with clear comment types: an…+

While reviewing with [reviewer=Clara Bennett], mark up each spread with clear comment types: an inline text correction, a visual callout for image repositioning, and a severity tag for anything blocking print; export a summary report of comments and the annotated PDF so production and design have a single action list.

when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

How to do it

the tool · the steps · what to avoid

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Open your PDF file in Adobe Acrobat.
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Click the Comment button in the toolbar to display the commenting tools.
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Select the annotation tool you want to use, such as Note, Highlight, Text Box, or Draw.
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Click on the PDF page where you want to add your comment or annotation.
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Type your comment or draw your annotation as needed.
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Click away from the annotation or press Escape to save your comment or annotation.

In the appWith the API

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.

Glossary

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AnnotateTo add notes or comments to a document.ExampleShe will annotate the draft report with her suggestions before the team meeting.

MarkupHighlighting, underlining, or drawing on a PDF to show what is important.ExampleYou use the markup tool to highlight key sentences in the report.

SanitizeTo remove sensitive or private information from a document before sharing it.ExampleRemember to sanitize the document by redacting personal details before sharing it publicly.

Who does this

3 roles

EditorTeacherProject Manager

FAQ

about this task

Open your PDF in Acrobat.
Go to the 'Comment' tools.
Click the 'Sticky Note' icon.
Click on the page where you want the note.
Type your comment in the note box.
Click outside the note to close it.

Comments and annotations are tools in Adobe Acrobat that let you add feedback, notes, or marks directly onto a PDF document without changing the original text. They are like writing notes in the margin of a physical book. This is useful for reviewing documents, collaborating with others, or simply making personal notes for later reference. They help you interact with the document's content.

Yes, if you share a PDF that has comments and annotations, the recipient will be able to see them. Comments are saved as a separate layer within the PDF. If you want to share a 'final' version without any review notes, you must use the 'Protect > Sanitize' feature to remove them before sending the file.

You should use 'Protect > Sanitize' to prevent accidental sharing of your review notes and personal comments. Comments and markups remain as recoverable data in a separate layer, even if you think the document is final. Sanitize removes these hidden comments and other sensitive data, ensuring that only the intended content is shared. This protects your privacy and prevents information leaks.

Feature	Purpose
Highlight	Puts a colored transparent layer over text, making it stand out like with a marker.
Underline	Draws a line directly beneath selected text, often used for emphasis or to mark important phrases.

Annotate During Review

When to use it

AI prompts

How to do it

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