How to Print PDF Comments or a Comment Summary
Question details
The user wants to print the comments embedded in a PDF file or generate a structured summary of all PDF comments for printing.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat / PDF Readers
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reviewing, sharing, or archiving feedback and annotations made on a PDF document in a physical, printed format.
- Observed behavior
- Looking for the specific settings or menu options to extract, summarize, and print just the comments or the document alongside its comment summary.
Ensure your PDF reader is updated to a recent version and verify that the document contains saved comments, sticky notes, or annotations before attempting to print the summary.
Create a Comment Summary via the Comments Panel
Use this method to generate a dedicated PDF that organizes all comments cleanly before sending it to your printer.
By creating a comment summary first, you can review exactly how the comments will appear on the page. This is especially useful if you want to print 'Comments only' without the original document text.
Launch your PDF in Acrobat and open the 'Comments' panel from the right-hand pane.
Click the 'Options' button (usually represented by three dots or a small drop-down arrow) located under the Comments list.
Select 'Create Comment Summary' from the drop-down menu.
Select your preferred layout, such as 'Comments only', and click to generate the summary PDF. Once created, open the Print dialog (Ctrl + P) and print this new summary document.
Print Comment Summary Directly from the Print Dialog
A faster method to summarize and print comments directly from your print settings, available in many modern PDF readers.
Print PDF Comments Easily with WPS Office
WPS Office features a powerful, built-in PDF reader that allows you to easily print your documents along with their annotations. It is a lightweight, intuitive tool for handling all your PDF printing and editing needs without complex settings.
- 1. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF file containing your comments and annotations.
- 2. Access Print Settings: Click on 'Menu' in the top-left corner and select 'Print', or simply press Ctrl + P.
- 3. Select Print Content: In the Print dialog box, locate the 'Print Content' or 'Print What' dropdown menu and select 'Document and Annotations'.
- 4. Print the Document: Adjust your standard printing preferences (copies, page range) and click 'Print' to get your document with all comments included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why aren't my PDF comments showing up when I print?
This usually happens because the print settings are configured to print the 'Document' only. To fix this, open your print settings and ensure you select 'Document and Markups', 'Document and Annotations', or generate a comment summary before printing.
Can I print just the comments without the original PDF text?
Yes. By choosing to create a comment summary in your PDF reader's Comments panel, you can select the 'Comments only' layout option. This generates a clean, new PDF containing strictly the annotations and feedback.
Are sticky notes included when I print a comment summary?
Yes, a comment summary gathers all types of standard annotations. This includes sticky notes, highlighted text, and shapes, compiling them into a printable list or alongside document thumbnails depending on your layout choice.
