How to Change the Due Date for a Shared PDF Review
Question details
The user needs to extend the deadline for a shared PDF review without losing existing comments or generating a new sharing URL.
- Product
- PDF Reader/Editor
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing a shared PDF document for external commenting and realizing the deadline needs to be extended.
- Observed behavior
- The sender cannot find an option to extend the deadline in the current sharing interface and is concerned that unsharing and resharing the file will delete existing comments and change the access link.
Ensure you are logged into the account that originally shared the PDF, as only the document owner can manage sharing settings and deadlines.
Edit the Deadline in Sharing Settings
Attempt to change the due date directly from the document's sharing management panel, if supported by your specific PDF application.
Many modern PDF applications allow document owners to modify the properties of an active shared review. Doing this directly prevents the URL from changing and keeps all comments intact.
Open your PDF application and navigate to the 'Shared', 'Review', or 'Cloud' section to locate your specific document.
Select the shared PDF and click on 'Manage', 'Share', or the settings gear icon next to the file name.
Locate the 'Deadline' or 'Due Date' field. If it is editable, select your new preferred date and save the changes.
Export Comments and Reshare the PDF
If your software does not permit deadline modifications after a file is shared, preserve existing feedback by exporting comments before creating a new shared link.
Use WPS Office for Flexible PDF Collaboration
WPS Office provides excellent PDF editing and collaboration tools. You can easily manage document sharing, add comments, and handle your PDF tasks seamlessly without being restricted by inflexible deadline settings.
- 1. Open your PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF file you wish to collaborate on.
- 2. Use the Comment tools: Navigate to the 'Comment' tab to add highlights, notes, and shapes to the document.
- 3. Share the document: Click the 'Share' button in the top right corner to generate a link and manage access permissions for your collaborators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will extending the deadline delete existing comments in my PDF?
If your PDF software allows you to modify the deadline directly in the sharing settings, existing comments will remain intact. However, if you are forced to unshare and reshare the file, you must export the comments beforehand to prevent data loss.
Does changing the due date create a new URL for the shared review?
Editing the deadline directly usually maintains the same URL. If you have to stop sharing and create a new review because the software lacks an edit feature, a new URL will be generated.
How can I save PDF comments before unsharing a document?
Open the shared PDF, navigate to the comments or review panel, and look for an 'Export Data' or 'Export Comments' option. Save the file (usually in FDF format) to your local drive before stopping the share.
