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How to Filter Comments and Change Status in Adobe Acrobat on Android
Question details
The user wants to filter PDF comments and change their status to Accepted or Rejected using the Adobe Acrobat Reader app on Android.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- Reviewing a PDF document on a mobile device and attempting to manage feedback systematically by changing comment statuses.
- Observed behavior
- The Android mobile app lacks the advanced comment filtering and status management features that are available in the desktop version.
Ensure your PDF file is saved and synced to your Adobe Document Cloud or another cloud storage service so you can easily transition to a desktop computer for advanced editing.
Use Adobe Acrobat Desktop for Advanced Comment Management
Since the Android app does not currently support changing comment statuses, switching to the desktop application is the most effective way to fully manage your PDF feedback.
Adobe Acrobat Reader for Android offers convenient tools for basic annotations but is structurally limited in its review management capabilities compared to the PC or Mac versions. To utilize advanced sorting, filtering, and status assignment, you must open the document on a desktop.
In the Adobe Acrobat app on your Android device, ensure the PDF you are reviewing is saved to Adobe Document Cloud, Google Drive, or OneDrive.
Launch the Adobe Acrobat desktop application on your Windows or Mac computer and open the recently synced PDF file.
Click on the 'Comments' tool in the right-hand tool pane to reveal all annotations, highlights, and feedback.
Click the 'Filter' icon in the Comments pane to sort by reviewer or type. To change a status, right-click the specific comment, select 'Set Status', and choose your desired label such as 'Accepted', 'Rejected', or 'Completed'.
Add and Manage PDF Comments Easily Across Devices
WPS Office provides robust and intuitive PDF editing capabilities, allowing you to view, add, and manage document annotations seamlessly on both mobile and desktop platforms. Enjoy an all-in-one productivity experience without expensive subscriptions.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Install the WPS Office app from the Google Play Store on your Android device or download the desktop suite from the official WPS website.
- 2. Open your PDF document: Launch WPS Office, tap on the 'PDF' tab, and select your file from local storage or WPS Cloud.
- 3. Access annotation tools: Navigate to the 'Comment' or 'Annotation' menu at the bottom or top toolbar to view and insert sticky notes, highlights, and text comments.
- 4. Sync to PC for advanced reviews: Save your annotated file to WPS Cloud. Open WPS Office on your desktop to utilize a larger screen for comprehensive comment summarization and management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I see the 'Set Status' option for comments in Acrobat on Android?
The Adobe Acrobat Reader app for Android currently focuses on basic document reading and quick annotations. The advanced feature required to set or change comment statuses (like Accepted or Rejected) is exclusively built into the desktop version.
Can I filter PDF comments by specific authors on my mobile device?
Filtering comments by author or color is highly limited on the Android app. To efficiently filter and sort complex feedback, you should open the PDF in the desktop version of Adobe Acrobat.
Will Adobe eventually add comment status features to the Android app?
While Adobe has not provided a strict timeline, they regularly update their mobile apps to bridge the gap with desktop software. We recommend keeping the app updated through the Google Play Store to automatically receive new features when they are rolled out.
