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How to Fix Drawing Shifts in Adobe Acrobat on iPad
Question details
Users experience an issue where hand-drawn annotations or signatures on a PDF shift upward unexpectedly after tapping 'Done'.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile
- Device & OS
- iPadOS
- Scenario
- Adding drawings, signatures, or handwritten annotations to a PDF document using the Adobe Acrobat app on an iPad.
- Observed behavior
- The drawn annotation shifts upward from its originally intended location immediately after the user taps Done to save the edit.
Ensure your iPad has an active internet connection and create a duplicate copy of your PDF file to prevent any accidental loss of your annotations while troubleshooting.
Gather Diagnostics for Adobe Support
Since this is a known rendering glitch in certain application versions, gathering your app and OS details is the recommended first step to report or resolve the issue.
Software glitches involving coordinate mapping on touch devices often require a patch from the developer. Providing exact version numbers and a visual example helps support teams isolate the bug.
Open the Adobe Acrobat Reader app on your iPad, tap on your 'Profile' icon in the interface, and select 'About Acrobat Reader' to note the current version number.
Navigate to your iPad's 'Settings' app, tap on 'General', and then select 'About' to locate your current iPadOS version.
Swipe down from the top-right corner to open the Control Center and use the iPad's built-in Screen Recording feature to capture a video of the drawing shifting behavior.
Duplicate the affected PDF document in your Files app so you have a safe sample file ready to share with the support team for testing.
Basic App Troubleshooting
Try standard iOS app troubleshooting methods to resolve temporary glitches that might be causing the annotation alignment shift.
Annotate PDFs Flawlessly with WPS Office
Avoid drawing shifts and alignment glitches by using WPS Office to add handwriting, annotations, and signatures to your PDFs. It offers a highly stable and precise PDF editing experience across all your devices.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install the free WPS Office app from the App Store on your iPad.
- 2. Open Your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document directly within the application.
- 3. Select the Pen Tool: Navigate to the 'Annotation' or 'Edit' tab at the top of the screen and select the 'Pen' tool to begin drawing.
- 4. Draw and Save: Draw, annotate, or sign directly on the document, then tap 'Done'. Your annotations will save securely in their exact locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my annotations move after I save a PDF on my iPad?
This is typically caused by a rendering glitch in the PDF viewer or a discrepancy between the screen's touch coordinates and the document's base coordinates when the file attempts to save the layer.
Will updating my iPadOS fix the Adobe drawing shift issue?
It might. Software updates frequently contain fixes for rendering compatibility between the application layer and the operating system. It is always recommended to keep both your OS and your apps updated.
Can I edit Adobe PDF files natively in WPS Office?
Yes, WPS Office provides full compatibility with standard PDF files created in Adobe Acrobat, allowing you to view, edit, draw on, and sign them without format conversion.
How do I find my Adobe Acrobat version on an iPad?
Open the Adobe Acrobat Reader app, tap on your Profile icon located in the top corner of the screen, and select 'About Acrobat Reader' to view your current app version.
