How to Find Text Box, Highlight, and Ink Tools in Acrobat for iPad
Question details
The user needs to locate PDF annotation tools, such as text boxes, ink colors, and highlighters, which have changed locations after an application update.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- iPadOS
- Scenario
- Adding annotations, highlighting important text, and drawing on a PDF document using an iPad.
- Observed behavior
- The traditional markup tools for adding text, highlighting, and drawing are no longer visible in their usual places due to a redesigned user interface.
Make sure your Adobe Acrobat app is fully updated to the latest version in the App Store so that your screen matches the updated interface layout.
Access the Updated Commenting Toolkit
Locate the consolidated commenting menu to easily access all your essential markup and drawing tools.
In recent updates, Adobe Acrobat for iPad consolidated its various annotation features into a single editing hub to streamline the reading experience. All familiar markup features are now grouped under one main action button.
Look for the blue Commenting Tools button featuring a pencil icon on your screen and tap it, then select 'Comment' to expand the toolkit.
From this menu, choose 'Free Text' or 'Text Box' to insert new typed notes, select 'Highlight' to mark existing PDF text, or tap 'Drawing' to write freely with your finger or stylus.
To change properties such as color, font size, or line thickness, tap on any existing text box, highlight, or ink drawing on your document to bring up the customization menu.
Annotate PDFs Effortlessly with WPS Office
If you are struggling with hidden menus in other PDF readers, WPS Office provides an intuitive and free PDF editing experience on iPad. Easily access text boxes, highlighters, and drawing tools right from the main toolbar.
- 1. Open the PDF File: Launch the WPS Office app on your iPad and open the PDF document you want to edit.
- 2. Access the Annotation Tab: Tap the 'Annotation' tab located at the top toolbar to reveal all available markup tools in plain sight.
- 3. Choose Your Markup Tool: Select the 'Highlight' icon to mark text, or tap the 'Text Box' icon to insert typed notes directly onto the document.
- 4. Use Ink Tools: Select the 'Pen' tool to draw, write, or sign the PDF freely using your finger or Apple Pencil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the highlight tool go after the Acrobat iPad update?
It was moved inside the consolidated Comment menu. Tap the blue pencil icon and select Comment to reveal the highlight tool alongside other markup options.
How do I change my pen color in Acrobat for iPad?
Once you draw something with the Drawing tool, tap the ink on your document. A popup menu will appear allowing you to select properties and adjust the color and thickness.
Is there a way to add a text box without a background color?
Yes. After adding a Text Box, tap it to view its properties. You can adjust the fill color and set it to transparent so only the typed text is visible on the page.
Are commenting tools free to use on Acrobat for iPad?
Basic commenting features like highlighting, drawing, and adding text are generally available in the free version of Adobe Acrobat, though modifying existing PDF text requires a premium subscription.
