How to Avoid Clicking Post for Every Acrobat Comment
Question details
The user wants to find a way to automatically save PDF comments or use a keyboard shortcut instead of manually clicking the Post button for each annotation.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat DC
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Adding multiple annotations and text notes to a PDF document during a review process.
- Observed behavior
- Acrobat DC requires users to manually click Post to save and submit every single comment, which disrupts a fast-paced editing workflow.
Ensure your Adobe Acrobat DC is updated to the latest version, as keyboard shortcuts and default commenting behaviors frequently change across different software releases.
Use the Built-in Keyboard Shortcut
Quickly submit your comments without reaching for the mouse by using Acrobat's dedicated keyboard shortcut.
While Adobe Acrobat DC does not currently offer a setting to completely disable the 'Post' button, you can bypass manual clicks by using a standard keyboard combination.
Open your document in Acrobat DC and select the sticky note or text comment tool to begin annotating.
Enter your desired feedback into the pop-up comment box.
Press Alt + Enter (on Windows) or the equivalent shortcut for your OS to instantly post the comment and close the input box.
Review Single-Key Accelerators Settings
Check if Acrobat's advanced shortcut preferences are configured to allow efficient tool switching.
Add PDF Comments Without Clicking Post in WPS Office
WPS Office offers a streamlined, user-friendly PDF editor that simplifies your annotation workflow. You can easily type your comments and simply click outside the box to save them instantly, bypassing tedious extra clicks.
- 1. Open the PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document using the built-in WPS PDF application.
- 2. Select the Comment tool: Navigate to the Comment tab on the top ribbon and choose your preferred annotation tool, such as Text Comment or Note.
- 3. Type your note: Click anywhere on the document where you want to leave feedback and type your comment directly into the text field.
- 4. Auto-save your comment: Simply click anywhere outside the comment box. WPS PDF will instantly save your annotation without requiring you to click a Post button.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Adobe Acrobat introduce the Post button for comments?
Adobe introduced the Post button in Acrobat DC to prevent accidental submissions and allow users to review, format, or edit longer comments before finalizing them in the document.
Can I disable the Post button entirely in Acrobat DC?
Currently, Acrobat DC does not offer a native settings toggle to completely remove the Post button. Users must rely on keyboard shortcuts like Alt + Enter to bypass the manual click.
Do these keyboard shortcuts work on Acrobat Reader as well?
Yes, the Alt + Enter shortcut generally works for submitting comments in the free Adobe Acrobat Reader DC as well, provided the software is updated to a recent version.
What should I do if Alt + Enter opens document properties instead?
If Alt + Enter triggers the document properties window instead of posting the comment, ensure your text cursor is actively blinking inside the comment text box before you press the shortcut.
