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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.
A sticky note is a small icon you click to open a pop-up window where you type your comment. It is good for short notes that do not take up space on the page. A text box lets you type directly onto the document page itself, like writing on paper. This is useful for longer comments or when you want the comment to be visible right away without clicking.
You should sanitize your PDF to protect your privacy and prevent information leaks. Comments and markups are added as a separate layer on top of your document. Even if they are not visible at first glance, they can still be recovered by others. Sanitize removes this hidden data, making sure that only the final, clean version of your document is shared. This is important for official documents or sensitive information.
No, adding drawing markup like circles or lines will not change the original text or images in your document. These markups are part of the comments layer. They sit on top of the document content, just like writing on a transparent sheet placed over a picture. The original content stays safe and untouched underneath.