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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.
Highlighting text simply marks existing words with a color, making them stand out. It is good for showing important parts. Adding a text box, however, lets you write new text anywhere on the page, like a separate note. It is useful for longer comments or questions about a specific area. Both are part of the Comments & Annotations feature but serve different purposes for reviewing a document.
Sanitizing comments is crucial because comments and markups are stored as a separate layer in your PDF. If you don't sanitize, these review notes, which might contain private feedback or unfinished thoughts, could accidentally be seen by others when you share the 'final' file. Using 'Protect > Sanitize' removes all hidden data, including comments, ensuring that only the intended content is visible and preventing information leaks. This makes your document truly final and secure for distribution.
To draw a circle around a picture in your PDF, you should use the 'drawing markup' tools within Comments & Annotations. Look for icons that represent shapes, like a circle or oval. Select the circle tool and then draw it around the picture. This allows you to highlight specific visual elements in your document.
Reaction emojis are small graphical icons, like a thumbs-up or a smiley face, that you can add to comments during a shared review. They allow you to quickly show your feelings or agreement with a comment without typing a full response. This makes feedback faster and more visual, especially when many people are reviewing a document together. They are a simple way to engage with others' comments.