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How to Delete Annotations and Edits from a PDF in Acrobat Reader
Question details
The user wants to know how to clear or remove various edits, such as annotations, underlines, and comments, from a saved PDF document.
- Product
- Acrobat Reader
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Cleaning up a previously saved PDF by removing unwanted markups and comments on a mobile device.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs to locate and permanently delete specific annotations or comments using the mobile app interface.
Ensure you have the latest version of the Acrobat Reader mobile app installed on your iOS device, and check that the PDF file is not locked with a permissions password restricting document edits.
Delete Annotations via the Acrobat Reader Mobile App
Use the built-in selection tools in Acrobat Reader to individually remove unwanted comments, underlines, and markups.
This method applies to annotations added via a PDF editor. If the annotations were flattened before the document was saved, they become part of the background image and cannot be selected or deleted normally.
Launch the Acrobat Reader mobile app on your iOS device and open the PDF file containing the edits you want to remove.
Navigate to the page with the markups and tap directly on the comment, underline, or highlight you wish to delete.
From the pop-up menu that appears on the screen, tap 'Delete' or 'Clear' to instantly remove the annotation from the document.
Easily Manage and Delete PDF Annotations with WPS Office
WPS Office provides a highly intuitive and powerful PDF editor, allowing you to easily add, modify, or delete annotations, comments, and highlights across all your devices for free.
- 1. Open your PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF document that contains the annotations you want to clear.
- 2. Locate the annotations: Navigate through your document to find the specific comments, highlights, or underlines you wish to delete.
- 3. Select and delete: Right-click (or long-press on mobile) on the annotation and choose 'Delete' from the context menu, or simply press the Delete or Backspace key on your keyboard.
- 4. Save the clean PDF: Click the 'Save' icon in the top toolbar or press Ctrl+S to save your document without the old annotations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete multiple annotations at once in a PDF?
In most mobile apps, you need to delete annotations individually. However, desktop PDF editors like WPS Office often feature an annotation list or comment panel that allows you to select and delete multiple comments simultaneously.
Why can't I select or delete a specific annotation?
If an annotation cannot be selected, the PDF might have been flattened, meaning the edits have become permanently merged with the background image. Alternatively, the document might be protected with a permission password that restricts modifications.
Will deleting annotations reduce the PDF file size?
Yes, removing a large number of comments, stamps, images, or rich-media annotations can reduce the overall file size of your PDF document, making it easier to share.
Can I recover an annotation after deleting it by mistake?
If you just deleted it and haven't saved or closed the document, you can usually use the Undo function (Ctrl+Z on Windows/Mac or the undo button in mobile apps). Once the document is saved and closed, the deletion is permanent.
