How to Show Only Sticky Notes in the Acrobat Comment Pane
Question details
The user wants to display only written sticky note comments in the Acrobat Comment pane without hiding other annotations like highlights or strikethroughs on the actual PDF pages.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reviewing a heavily annotated PDF and needing to isolate written sticky notes in the comment list for easier review, without altering the visual markups on the document.
- Observed behavior
- By default, the Comment pane mixes all annotation types together. The goal is to filter the pane to show only sticky notes while keeping other markups visible on the PDF.
Ensure your PDF document contains multiple types of annotations (such as highlights, underlines, and sticky notes) so you can verify the filter is working correctly.
Filter Comments by Sticky Note Type in Adobe Acrobat
Use the built-in filter function in the Comment pane to display only Sticky Notes.
Adobe Acrobat considers highlights, strikethroughs, underlines, and sticky notes all as different types of comments. By utilizing the filter feature, you can easily separate written sticky notes from standard text markups in the side pane.
Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat and click on the 'Comment' tool in the right-hand pane to view all document annotations.
Locate the funnel-shaped filter icon located at the top of the Comment pane.
Click the filter icon, navigate to the 'Type' category, and check the box next to 'Sticky Note'. The pane will now only list sticky notes, while highlights and other markups remain visible on the actual PDF pages.
Easily Filter and Manage PDF Comments with WPS Office
WPS Office features a comprehensive PDF editor that allows you to easily add, manage, and filter comments. You can quickly isolate sticky notes, highlights, and other annotations using an intuitive and user-friendly interface.
- 1. Open your PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document containing the annotations.
- 2. Access the Comment Panel: Navigate to the 'Comment' tab at the top menu, then open the annotation panel located on the left side of the screen.
- 3. Filter Annotations: Click the funnel filter icon at the top of the comment panel, click on 'Type', and select 'Sticky Note' to display only your written comments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will filtering comments in the pane hide them on the printed PDF?
No, filtering comments in the side pane only affects the list view. To hide comments when printing, you need to adjust your print settings to print 'Document' only, rather than 'Document and Markups'.
Can I filter comments by author instead of annotation type?
Yes, in the same filter menu (the funnel icon) in the Comment pane, you can choose to filter annotations by 'Reviewer' (Author) to see only the sticky notes or highlights made by a specific person.
Why can't I separate text box comments from sticky notes?
Both are considered distinct types of annotations. In the filter menu under 'Type', you can independently select 'Sticky Note' or 'Text Box' to separate them in your comment pane list.
