Send the attached current drawing set as one consolidated PDF to the construction team and lead consultants for constr…
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, like sticky notes or text boxes, are usually for typing longer notes or questions. Markups, like highlights, underlines, or drawing tools, are for visually pointing out specific text or areas on the page. Both help you give feedback, but in different ways.
You should sanitize a PDF to protect your privacy and prevent information leaks. Comments and markups are stored as a separate layer, meaning they can be seen even if they seem hidden. Sanitizing removes all these review notes, ensuring that only the final, clean document is shared. This is important for sensitive documents like contracts or reports.
Yes, generally, most PDF readers can display comments and annotations made in Adobe Acrobat. However, the ability to add new comments or use all the same tools might be limited in other programs. To ensure everyone sees the comments as intended, it's best if they use a compatible PDF viewer.