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How to Edit Mobile Highlights in Adobe Acrobat Reader on Mac
Question details
The user wants to know if they can modify PDF highlights on a Mac desktop application that were originally created on the mobile or iPad version of Adobe Acrobat.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
- Device & OS
- Mac, iPad/Mobile
- Scenario
- Editing PDF annotations and highlights across different devices.
- Observed behavior
- The user is seeking a way to edit mobile-generated highlights using the Mac desktop application.
Ensure you have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC installed on your Mac and that the PDF document is fully synced or transferred from your mobile device.
Edit Highlights using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC on Mac
Use the desktop version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to select and modify highlights made on mobile devices.
As long as the PDF file is saved with the annotations intact, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC on Mac can fully interact with highlights created on an iPad or mobile device.
Launch Adobe Acrobat Reader DC on your Mac and open the synced PDF document containing the mobile highlights.
Navigate to the right-hand pane and click on the 'Comment' tool to reveal all annotations within the document.
Click on the specific highlight you want to modify in the document or from the comment list. You can now change its color, add a note, or delete it using the properties in the right-hand pane.
Seamlessly Edit PDF Highlights Across Devices Using WPS Office
WPS Office provides a powerful, built-in PDF editor that allows you to easily view, add, and modify highlights on your Mac, no matter where they were created.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Install WPS Office on your Mac and launch the built-in WPS PDF application.
- 2. Open Your PDF Document: Click 'Open' and select the PDF file containing the highlights you want to edit.
- 3. Select the Highlight: Click directly on the highlighted text within the document to select it.
- 4. Modify or Delete: Use the pop-up toolbar to change the highlight color, add a comment, or press the Delete key to remove it entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I edit a highlight in my PDF on Mac?
If a highlight cannot be edited, the PDF might be locked for editing, or the highlight was flattened into the image layer of the document. Ensure the document is unlocked and the highlights are active annotations rather than flattened graphics.
Are PDF highlights created on iPad compatible with Windows?
Yes. Standard PDF highlights are saved as cross-platform annotations within the document file, meaning they can be read and edited on Mac, Windows, or any standard PDF reader like WPS Office or Adobe Acrobat.
How do I change the color of an existing highlight on Mac?
In most PDF editors, including Adobe Acrobat Reader and WPS PDF, you can right-click the existing highlight, select 'Properties' or the color palette icon, and choose a new color from the available options.
