Share the draft settlement memo with the litigation partner and gather comments in one place: send the PDF link to [co…
Open the PDF file you want to share in Adobe Acrobat (Mac or PC).
Click the Share button in the top toolbar.
Enter the email addresses of all reviewers you want to invite, separating each with a comma.
Adjust access permissions if needed, such as allowing commenters to view or comment.
Click Send to share the PDF for collaborative review.
Alternatively, choose to create a shareable link and manually send it to multiple reviewers if you prefer not to use email invitations.
Best practiceIf your reviewers have trouble receiving email invites, copying the share link and sending it via your own email or chat system can help ensure everyone gets access.
You can track who has viewed or commented on your shared PDF directly within the Acrobat app.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
Using 'Share for Review' saves you a lot of time and effort. When you email a PDF, each person sends back their own marked-up copy. You then have to manually combine all those separate comments. 'Share for Review' automatically puts all comments from all reviewers into one single file, so you don't have to do any manual work to reconcile them. This makes managing feedback much simpler and faster.
'Shared by you' is a special section in Acrobat where you can see all the PDFs you have sent out for review. It matters because it lets you track the status of each review. You can see who has opened the document, who has added comments, and who has not yet responded. This helps you manage your review process and follow up with people if needed.
No, it is not always public. When you share a draft memo for review, you have a choice. You can create a public link that anyone with the link can access. Or, you can choose to share it only with specific people by entering their names or email addresses. This gives you control over who can view and comment on your memo, ensuring privacy when needed.
| Method | Comment Collection | Effort for You |
|---|---|---|
| 'Share for Review' | All comments merge into one file automatically. | Very low: Acrobat does the work. |
| Emailing copies | Each reviewer sends a separate PDF with comments. | High: You must manually combine all comments. |
| In-person review | Reviewers write on printed copies or one screen. | Medium: Requires everyone to be in the same place or time. |