How to Fix Acrobat Comment Icons Too Large and Pop-Ups Covering Page
Question details
The user needs to fix an issue where comment icons and their associated pop-up windows are displaying at an unusually large size.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reviewing or editing a PDF document after a recent application update.
- Observed behavior
- Comment icons and pop-up windows scale up significantly, covering much of the PDF page, and resetting individual comment boxes does not fix the behavior for future comments.
Save your current work and close any active PDF documents before attempting to repair your installation or modify application preferences.
Repair the Adobe Acrobat Installation
Use the built-in repair tool to fix corrupted application files that may be causing the UI scaling and pop-up issues.
Software updates can sometimes result in corrupted files or mismatched configurations. Running the built-in repair process forces Adobe Acrobat to check for and replace any damaged components that might be distorting the comment icons.
Launch the Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader application on your computer.
Navigate to the top menu bar and click on 'Help'.
Select 'Repair Installation' from the dropdown menu.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the repair process. Restart your computer if prompted, then open a PDF to check if the comment sizes have returned to normal.
Reset Acrobat Preferences to Default Settings
Clear out customized or corrupted preference configurations to restore the default display settings for comments and pop-ups.
Read and Comment on PDFs Smoothly with WPS Office
Avoid frustrating UI scaling issues and bloated pop-ups by using the built-in PDF tools in WPS Office. It provides a clean, proportional interface for managing document comments efficiently.
- 1. Open Your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document directly within the application.
- 2. Access Comment Tools: Navigate to the 'Comment' tab at the top of the interface to view all available annotation tools.
- 3. View Existing Comments: Click on any existing comment. WPS Office will display it neatly in the sidebar or as a proportional pop-up, ensuring the main document remains readable.
- 4. Add New Annotations: Use the text box, highlight, or sticky note tools to add new comments without triggering oversized windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my PDF comments suddenly so large?
This typically occurs due to a corrupted preference file following a software update, or a display scaling conflict between your operating system and Adobe Acrobat.
Will resetting my preferences delete my custom stamps or signatures?
Resetting general preferences restores UI and display settings to their defaults but may clear custom toolbars. However, custom stamps and digital signatures are stored in separate directories and are usually unaffected.
How do I manually change the font size of comment pop-ups?
You can adjust the font size for comment pop-ups by going to Edit > Preferences > Commenting. Look for the 'Viewing Comments' section and adjust the 'Font Size' dropdown to your preferred setting.
