Annotate the dashboard export PDF with comments and markup that list the issues I found, attach sample data extracts a…
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.
It is important to flatten or sanitize comments because comments are a separate layer of data. If you do not remove them, your review notes and private feedback can still be seen by others. Sanitizing makes sure that only the final content is visible and no hidden information leaks out, protecting your privacy and the document's integrity.
If you want to draw a circle around an error, you should use one of the 'drawing markup' tools. These tools let you draw shapes like circles, rectangles, or lines directly on the document. This is helpful for pointing out specific areas that need attention, like an error in text or an image.
| Feature | Sticky Note | Text Box |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Short, quick notes attached to a specific point. | Longer comments or instructions, placed anywhere. |
| Appearance | Small icon on the page, opens a pop-up note. | Visible box with text directly on the page. |
| Placement | Usually points to a specific spot or selection. | Can be moved and resized freely on the page. |
Reaction emojis are used in shared PDF reviews to give quick, simple feedback without typing a full comment. They let you show agreement, disagreement, or other feelings about specific parts of the document fast. This makes reviewing more interactive and helps others quickly see how different parts of the document are being received by the team.