Annotate the suspect revenue and expense lines in the draft model PDF with comment notes stating the issue and page re…
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 and annotations are ways to add notes, marks, and feedback to a PDF document without changing the original text. They act as an overlay, allowing you to highlight, underline, add sticky notes, or draw directly on the file. This is useful for reviewing documents or sharing feedback.
Comments and annotations are important for document review because they let multiple people give feedback on a file without changing the original content. This makes it easy to track suggestions, ask questions, and highlight important sections. It helps teams work together more efficiently on documents.
Yes, if you add comments to a shared PDF, others who view the document will typically see your notes. This is because comments are stored as a separate, recoverable layer. To control who sees them, you can remove comments before sharing a 'final' version. Use the 'Protect > Sanitize' feature in Adobe Acrobat to permanently delete all review notes and prevent them from being leaked.
| Comment Type | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Text Box | A rectangular box where you can type text directly onto the page. | For adding longer notes or specific instructions that need to be clearly visible on the document. |
| Sticky Note | A small icon that, when clicked, opens a pop-up window for your text. | For short comments or questions that don't need to take up space on the main document view. |