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How to Add Comments to Highlighted Text in Acrobat iOS
Question details
The user wants to combine text highlighting with adding a comment or note in the Adobe Acrobat Reader app for iOS, a feature they frequently use on the desktop version.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Annotating, reviewing, and marking up PDF documents on an iPhone or iPad.
- Observed behavior
- The option to add a comment directly to highlighted text is currently missing or unavailable in the Acrobat Reader app for iOS.
Ensure your Adobe Acrobat Reader app is updated to the latest version via the App Store to access all currently supported markup and annotation tools.
Understand iOS App Limitations and Use Alternative Workarounds
Since the exact combined feature is unavailable on iOS, you can use separate annotation tools to achieve a similar result.
Currently, adding a comment directly to highlighted text is unsupported in the Acrobat Reader app for iOS, despite being available on the desktop version.
To work around this limitation, you can use a combination of highlighting and standard sticky notes placed near the text.
Open your PDF document, tap the pencil icon to access the comment tools, and select the 'Highlight' tool to mark your text.
Switch to the 'Sticky Note' tool from the same toolbar and tap directly next to the highlighted text to leave your detailed comment.
Visit the Adobe Feature Request and Bug Report form online to request that developers bring the combined highlighting and commenting feature to the iOS platform.
Use WPS Office to Seamlessly Annotate PDFs on iOS
WPS Office offers a comprehensive mobile PDF reader and editor, allowing you to easily highlight text, add annotations, and manage your document review process effectively on the go.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office from the App Store on your iOS device.
- 2. Open your PDF: Launch the app and open the PDF document you wish to review.
- 3. Access annotation tools: Tap on the 'Tools' menu at the bottom, navigate to the 'Annotation' section, and select your preferred markup tool.
- 4. Highlight and comment: Highlight your desired text and insert accompanying text boxes or notes to streamline your review process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I view comments attached to highlights created on the desktop app using the iOS app?
Yes, if you created a combined highlight and comment using the desktop version of Adobe Acrobat, the highlight and the associated comment will generally be visible when you open the file on your iOS app, even though you cannot create them from scratch on mobile.
What other markup tools are available in Acrobat Reader for iOS?
Acrobat Reader for iOS offers several alternative markup tools, including standard text comments, sticky notes, freehand drawing tools, underlining, and strikethrough for text.
Will Adobe add the combined highlight and comment feature to iOS?
Adobe updates its applications regularly based on user feedback. The best way to encourage the development of this specific feature is by submitting a request through the official Adobe Feature Request and Bug Report form.
