Comment with basic commenting tools

Typewriter, Text Box and Callout tools let you add text comments anywhere on the page.

• You can use the Text Box tool to type text in a box that is movable and resizable. Unlike a pop-up note, it always remains visible on the document.

• You can use the Typewriter tool to add additional text directly on the page. Different from Text Box, the Typewriter box is hidden after you finish typing.

• The Callout tool serves to create a callout box with an arrow pointing to a particular spot on the page. The callout box expands vertically as you type so that all text remains visible. It can be useful especially when you want to associate a comment with a related section of text or image.

To comment with typewriter, text box or callout

1. Open a PDF and choose Comment > Typewriter, Text Box, or Callout.

2. Click on the page where you want the box to appear. Then you can type text in it.

   
   Examples of adding notes with Typewriter (A) Text Box (B) and Callout (C)

To edit properties

1. Right-click on the box with the Select tool and select Properties....

2. In the Typewriter/Text Box/Callout Properties dialog box, do the following if needed:

   • On the Display tab, edit the appearance of the box, such as Color, Opacity, Thickness and more. (Note: Typewriter does not have this tab.

   • On the Author and Subject tab, you can edit Author and Subject details.

   • On the History tab, you can view all changes made to the box.

To move or resize a text box

• To move: click inside a text box and drag to move it anywhere on the page.

• To resize: click-drag its selection handles to resize it.