How to Remove the Extra Sticky Note Pop-Up in Adobe Acrobat
Question details
The user wants to stop a secondary pop-up window from appearing when interacting with sticky notes in a PDF document.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reading or reviewing a PDF document that contains comments and annotations.
- Observed behavior
- An extra pop-up preview appears automatically when hovering over or opening a sticky note, causing visual clutter.
Ensure you have Adobe Acrobat open and are logged in, so you can access the Preferences menu to modify how document comments are displayed.
Adjust Acrobat Commenting Preferences
Modify your Acrobat settings to disable automatic hover previews, stopping the extra pop-up from appearing.
The additional pop-up is part of Acrobat's default comment display behavior, functioning as a tooltip preview. You can easily disable this hover preview in the application preferences so that sticky notes only open when actively clicked.
Launch Adobe Acrobat. Click on the 'Edit' menu at the top left corner (or 'Acrobat' menu if on Mac) and select 'Preferences'. Alternatively, you can press Ctrl+K (Windows) or Cmd+K (Mac).
In the Preferences dialog box, look at the Categories list on the left side and select 'Commenting'.
Under the 'Viewing Comments' section, uncheck the option labeled 'Show the tooltip for a comment when you hover the mouse over it'.
Click the 'OK' button at the bottom of the window to apply the new settings. Hovering over a sticky note will no longer trigger the secondary pop-up.
Read and Annotate PDFs Without Distractions in WPS Office
If duplicate pop-ups and complex settings in Acrobat remain frustrating, switch to WPS PDF. It offers a streamlined, user-friendly interface for reading, highlighting, and managing PDF annotations without visual clutter.
- 1. Open your PDF in WPS: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF document you need to review.
- 2. Access the Comment tools: Navigate to the 'Comment' tab at the top to access a clean set of annotation and sticky note tools.
- 3. Manage notes seamlessly: Click on any sticky note to view its contents in a dedicated pop-up or sidebar, ensuring no duplicate hover windows interrupt your reading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do two pop-ups appear when I click a sticky note in Acrobat?
One pop-up is the actual comment window that opens when clicked, while the second is a 'tooltip' or hover preview that Acrobat displays automatically when your mouse cursor rests on the note icon.
Can I hide all comments in Adobe Acrobat temporarily?
Yes. Open the Comments pane on the right side, click the 'Filter Comments' icon, and choose 'Hide All Comments'. This will hide the sticky note icons entirely until you choose to reveal them again.
How do I make sticky notes stay open in Acrobat?
You can keep sticky notes open by double-clicking the sticky note icon to open the pop-up window. To keep it visible, simply do not click the 'X' on the pop-up window, and it will remain open while you scroll the document.
