Annotate the schematic PDF to show which wire I replaced, add a short note describing the issue and part used, and sav…
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.
You should flatten comments and annotations to make them a permanent part of the PDF. If you do not, others might be able to remove or change your marks easily. Also, flattening prevents your review notes from being seen by unintended people, ensuring your document looks final and professional.
| Feature | Sticky Note | Text Box |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | To add a small note that can be opened and closed. | To display text directly on the page. |
| Visibility | Appears as an icon, text shows when clicked. | Text is always visible on the page. |
| Use Case | Quick feedback, questions. | Adding explanations, labels, or longer comments. |
No, comments and markups are added as a separate layer on top of your original PDF. This means they are recoverable data and not permanently part of the document by default. To make them part of the original file, you must 'flatten' or 'sanitize' the document, usually found under the 'Protect' tools.
Yes, you can use reaction emojis when reviewing documents, especially in shared reviews. These emojis help you quickly show your feelings or agreement with specific parts of the document without typing a lot of text. They are a simple way to give feedback.