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How to Add Shared PDF Comments in Adobe Acrobat Reader for Android
Question details
The user wants to know if they can add shared comments to a PDF using the Adobe Acrobat Reader app on Android.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- Collaborating on a shared PDF document and adding comments via a mobile device.
- Observed behavior
- Users can add comments locally, but live shared commenting synchronization is not natively supported in the Android app.
Ensure you have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your Android device and that you have downloaded the shared PDF file locally to your phone.
Add Comments Locally and Manually Share the PDF
Since live shared commenting isn't supported on the mobile app, you must add your comments locally and send the file back to your team.
While Adobe Acrobat Reader for Android lets you annotate documents, the live 'shared commenting' sync feature available on desktop is currently not supported on mobile devices. To participate in document collaboration, you will need to use a manual sharing workaround.
Launch Adobe Acrobat Reader on your Android device, navigate to your files, and open the shared PDF document you wish to review.
Tap the pencil icon (Edit) in the lower right corner and select 'Comment' to access the annotation tools.
Use the sticky note, highlight, or text tools to add your feedback to the document.
Once you have finished adding your comments, tap the checkmark icon or 'Done' in the top left corner to save the changes to the local file.
Tap the 'Share' icon in the top menu and choose 'Send a Copy' to manually email or send the updated PDF back to the original sender.
Easily Annotate and Share PDFs on Mobile with WPS Office
WPS Office provides a comprehensive mobile PDF editor that allows you to effortlessly add comments, highlight text, and quickly share annotated documents with your team, directly from your Android device.
- 1. Open your PDF in WPS Office: Install WPS Office from the Google Play Store and open your PDF document.
- 2. Access Annotation Tools: Tap on 'Tools' at the bottom of the screen and select 'Annotation' to reveal the commenting features.
- 3. Add Feedback: Use the highlighting, text box, or freehand drawing tools to add your notes and feedback.
- 4. Share the Document: Tap the 'Share' button to quickly send the annotated PDF to your collaborators via your preferred communication app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why aren't my PDF comments syncing automatically on Android?
Adobe Acrobat Reader for Android does not support the live shared commenting feature found in the desktop version. Comments made on mobile remain local until the file is manually shared.
Can I view comments made by others on a shared PDF in the Android app?
Yes, you can view existing comments added by other users if they were saved into the PDF before the file was sent to you. However, you will not see real-time updates as they type.
Is there a way to enable shared commenting on Adobe Acrobat mobile?
Currently, Adobe has not implemented the live shared commenting feature in their mobile applications. You must rely on manual sharing or use alternative cloud collaboration tools.
