How to Draw a Rectangle in Adobe Acrobat Commenting Tools
Question details
The user wants to know how to draw a rectangle or add shape annotations around specific content in a PDF file.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Adding shape annotations or highlighting specific areas of a PDF document with a colored border for review or feedback.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs to find the correct shape annotation tool and adjust its properties, such as border color, line width, and fill.
Ensure you have Adobe Acrobat installed and verify that the PDF document permissions allow for commenting and annotations.
Use the Rectangle Shape Tool in Comment Properties
This is the standard method for drawing shapes and customizing their appearance in Adobe Acrobat.
Adobe Acrobat features built-in drawing tools within its Comment pane, allowing you to easily add rectangles, lines, and other shapes to emphasize text or images in your PDF.
Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat, navigate to the right-hand pane, and click on 'Comment' to reveal the annotation toolbar.
Click on the Drawing Tools icon (which resembles a shape or pencil) in the toolbar at the top and select the 'Rectangle' shape tool.
Click and drag your cursor over the area on the PDF page where you want the rectangle to appear.
Right-click on the edge of the drawn rectangle and select 'Properties' from the context menu. Here, you can adjust the border color, line thickness, opacity, and fill color.
Easily Draw Rectangles and Annotate PDFs with WPS Office
WPS Office offers a lightweight, feature-rich PDF editor that makes commenting and annotating incredibly simple. You can easily draw rectangles, customize shapes, and collaborate on documents without needing expensive software.
- 1. Open PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF document you wish to annotate.
- 2. Navigate to Comment Tab: Click on the 'Comment' tab located on the top ribbon menu to access all annotation tools.
- 3. Choose Rectangle Tool: Click the 'Shapes' dropdown icon and select the 'Rectangle' option.
- 4. Draw and Customize: Click and drag across the page to draw the rectangle. Use the properties panel on the right to adjust the line color, style, and thickness.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change the color of a rectangle after I draw it in a PDF?
Right-click on the edge of the drawn rectangle, select 'Properties', and navigate to the 'Appearance' tab. From there, you can change both the border color and the fill color.
Can I draw a perfect square using the rectangle tool?
Yes. While dragging your cursor to draw the rectangle, press and hold the 'Shift' key on your keyboard. This constrains the proportions and creates a perfect square.
Why are the comment tools grayed out in my PDF?
If the commenting tools are inactive, the PDF is likely protected by the author. Go to File > Properties > Security to check if commenting is permitted. You may need a password to unlock these features.
