Combine all provenance notes, condition assessments, and related receipts for [object=1978.23] into one searchable PDF…
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 changes the background color of existing text to make it stand out. It does not add new words. A text box, however, lets you type new words or sentences anywhere on the page. You use highlighting to draw attention to existing information, while a text box is for adding new thoughts or explanations that are not part of the original document text.
It is very important to sanitize your PDF because comments and markups are stored as a separate layer. This means even if you think your document is 'final', your private notes, feedback, or review comments are still part of the file. If you share the PDF without sanitizing it, others can see all your hidden comments. Sanitizing removes these layers completely, protecting your privacy and ensuring only the final content is shared. Use 'Protect > Sanitize' to do this.
Comments and annotations are tools in Adobe Acrobat that let you add notes, marks, and drawings directly onto a PDF document. They are like digital sticky notes, highlighters, and pens. You can use them to give feedback, remember important information, or mark changes. They help you interact with the document without changing its original text.