How to Find Drawing and Commenting Tools in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Question details
The user needs help locating the drawing and commenting tools within Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Annotating and marking up a PDF document.
- Observed behavior
- The user is unable to find the drawing and commenting tools in the interface and is looking for a way to enable or access them.
Ensure you have your document opened in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and that the file permissions allow for commenting and markup.
Access Drawing and Commenting Tools via the Tools Menu
Enable the Comments toolbar from the main Tools menu to immediately access all native drawing and markup utilities.
In modern versions of Acrobat Pro DC, Adobe has consolidated all markup functions into a dedicated pane. You do not need to import custom toolsets from older versions like Acrobat X.
Open your PDF document in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and click on the 'Tools' tab located at the top left of the application window.
Scroll through the available utilities and click on the 'Comments' icon. This action will open the Comment toolbar and a side pane on the right.
Look at the newly appeared toolbar at the top of your document view. You will see various markup options, including drawing tools like the pencil, shapes, and highlighter.
Use WPS PDF to Draw and Comment on Your Documents
If you find navigating complex PDF editors frustrating, WPS PDF offers a highly intuitive and free way to add drawings, text comments, highlights, and stamps directly to your PDF files.
- 1. Open the PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF file using the built-in WPS PDF viewer.
- 2. Go to the Comment Tab: Click on the 'Comment' tab located directly on the top navigation ribbon.
- 3. Select Drawing Tools: Choose your preferred markup tools like the Pencil, Highlight, Text Box, or Shapes to start annotating immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the drawing tools grayed out in Adobe Acrobat?
Drawing tools may be grayed out if the PDF document has security restrictions preventing comments or document assembly. Check the document properties under File > Properties > Security to verify your editing permissions.
Can I customize the color and thickness of drawing tools in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC?
Yes. Once you select a drawing tool from the Comments toolbar, you can change its color, opacity, and line thickness by clicking the color palette icon or right-clicking the tool and selecting 'Tool Default Properties'.
How do I add drawing tools to the Quick Access Toolbar?
You can right-click any specific tool icon in the Comment toolbar and select 'Add to Quick Tools'. This will make the drawing tool permanently visible on your top toolbar for faster access in the future.
Do I need to import custom tool sets from older Acrobat versions?
No, it is unnecessary. The native Comments tool in Acrobat Pro DC already contains all the standard drawing and markup utilities previously found in older versions like Acrobat X.
