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Open Adobe Acrobat and sign in with your Adobe account.
Click the Home tab at the top left of the window.
Select Shared from the left sidebar.
Click Shared by You to see the list of PDFs you have shared for review.
Find and select the PDF you want to track.
Review the status indicators next to each reviewer's name to see who has viewed, commented, or completed their review.
Best practiceIf a reviewer is not appearing or their status is not updating, ask them to ensure they are signed in with their Adobe account and have opened the shared link in Acrobat.
Click on the PDF to open the comment summary and review all feedback and activity from each participant.
You can check real-time feedback and reviewer activity directly from the Shared by You section in Acrobat.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
The main benefit of 'Share for Review' is that Acrobat automatically combines all reviewer comments into one single file. If you email PDFs, you have to manually gather and combine feedback from many different files, which takes a lot of time and can lead to mistakes. 'Share for Review' makes the process faster and easier by keeping everything organized in one place from the start.
When you share a PDF for review, Acrobat helps you track who has responded. You will receive notifications when reviewers add comments. Also, you can check the 'Shared by you' area within Acrobat to see the status of your review and which people have already provided their input.
Tracking who responded to a PDF review is important because it helps you ensure all necessary feedback is collected. It lets you know if you are waiting for comments from specific people, so you can follow up with them. This makes sure your document gets all the input it needs before you finalize it, avoiding delays or missing important opinions.
| Sharing Method | Who Can Access | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Public Link | Anyone with the link can view and comment. | Less control; easy for many people to join. |
| Named People | Only specific individuals you choose can access. | More control; ensures only intended reviewers see it. |