I have an [file=InDesign file] for the spring [document=brochure] that needs feedback from [team=marketing] and the [v…
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.
The main benefit of Share for Review is that it gathers all comments from different people into one file automatically. This means you do not have to combine many separate marked-up documents by hand. It saves a lot of time and makes managing feedback much easier.
When you share an InDesign document for review, Acrobat notifies you when reviewers comment. You can also check the 'Shared by you' section. This area shows you the status of your reviews and who has responded.
Share for Review is better because it automatically merges all comments into one central file. If you email PDFs, you get many separate files with different comments. You then have to manually combine them, which is slow and can lead to mistakes. Share for Review makes the process simple and organized.
Yes, you can control who sees your InDesign document. When you share, you can choose to create a public link that anyone can access, or you can invite specific people by name. This helps you keep your document secure and share it only with the intended reviewers.