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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.
Comments are usually text-based notes, like sticky notes or text boxes, where you can type your thoughts or questions. Annotations are more visual marks, such as highlights, underlines, strikethroughs, or drawing shapes. Both help you review a document, but comments allow for more detailed written feedback, while annotations visually mark specific areas or text.
Yes, if you share a PDF that still has comments and markup, the recipient will be able to see them. Comments are a separate layer of data that stays with the file. This is useful for collaboration, but not for final versions. To prevent private notes from being seen, you must remove them. Use the 'Protect > Sanitize' feature in Acrobat before sharing the final file. This action permanently deletes all comments and other hidden data.
Drawing markup tools, like circles or arrows, are useful when you need to point out specific visual elements or areas that are not text. For example, if an image is unclear or a diagram has a mistake, you can draw a circle around it. Highlighting is best for text. Using drawing tools helps you give clear feedback on non-text parts of your document that need attention.
Yes, you can add reaction emojis when you are working on shared reviews. These emojis help you quickly show your feelings or agreement with a comment. It's a fast way to give feedback without typing a full response. This feature makes reviewing documents with others more interactive and clear.