Create an annotated competitive feature matrix PDF highlighting gaps versus our product and send it to [contact=Priya]…
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.
Both sticky notes and text boxes let you add written comments. A sticky note is like a small digital paper note that you can place anywhere on the page, often hiding the text underneath until clicked. A text box is a more formal comment area where you can type longer notes, and it usually stays visible, allowing for more detailed explanations directly on the page without covering content. Choose based on how much detail you need and how visible you want the comment to be.
Comments and markups are stored as a separate, recoverable layer in your PDF. This means even if they seem hidden, someone could still find and read your review notes. 'Flattening' merges these layers into the main document, making them a permanent part of the page content. 'Sanitizing' removes all hidden information, including comments, ensuring no private review notes or sensitive data accidentally leak when you share the 'final' file. This protects your privacy and the integrity of the document.
If you want to draw a circle or other shapes around an image, you should use the 'drawing markup' tools. These tools let you freely draw lines, shapes, and arrows directly onto the document. This is perfect for highlighting visual elements like images or diagrams that cannot be easily selected with text-based tools.
Reaction emojis are small, expressive icons you can add to specific comments or parts of a document during a shared review. They help you quickly show your feelings or agreement without typing a full response. For example, you can add a 'thumbs up' emoji to agree with a suggestion or a 'question mark' to show confusion. This makes group reviews faster and more interactive, allowing for quick feedback on different sections.