How to View the Full Content of a Sticky Note in Adobe Acrobat
Question details
The user wants to know how to read the entire text of a sticky note comment in Adobe Acrobat when the hover preview cuts off the content.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reviewing a PDF document with long sticky note comments.
- Observed behavior
- Hovering over a sticky note only displays a partial preview of the comment text, hiding the rest of the message.
Ensure your Adobe Acrobat application is updated to the latest version, as older versions might have display bugs with comment pop-ups. Also, check that the Comments pane is enabled in your workspace.
Open and Resize the Sticky Note Pop-up
Directly click on the sticky note icon to open its dedicated pop-up window, allowing you to read and resize the comment.
By default, hovering over a sticky note only provides a quick preview. Opening the note manually gives you full control over its display size.
Find the yellow sticky note icon on your PDF document page.
Double-click the sticky note icon. A pop-up window containing the full text of the comment will appear on the screen.
If the text is still cut off, click and drag the bottom-right corner of the pop-up window to expand it until all text is visible.
Use the Comments Pane
Utilize the built-in Comments pane to view a list of all annotations and their full text in one organized sidebar.
Easily View and Manage PDF Comments with WPS Office
If you frequently work with heavily annotated PDFs, WPS Office provides a lightweight and highly intuitive PDF reader and editor. You can easily view, add, and manage sticky notes without display issues.
- 1. Open your PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open your annotated PDF file.
- 2. Access the Comment tab: Click on the 'Comment' tab in the top ribbon to reveal all annotation tools.
- 3. Open the Comment List: Click 'Comment List' on the left or right panel to view the full text of all sticky notes in the document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my sticky note text get cut off when I hover over it?
The hover tooltip in Adobe Acrobat is designed to show only a brief preview of the comment to prevent large blocks of text from obstructing the document. To read the full text, you must double-click the note or open the Comments pane.
Can I print the PDF with the full sticky note content visible?
Yes. To print comments, go to 'Edit' > 'Preferences' > 'Commenting' and check 'Print notes and pop-ups'. Ensure the pop-ups are open and positioned where you want them before printing.
How do I change the font size inside a sticky note pop-up?
You can adjust the font size by going to 'Edit' > 'Preferences' > 'Commenting'. Under the 'Viewing Comments' section, change the 'Font' and 'Font Size' settings to make the text easier to read.
Is there a way to expand all sticky notes at once?
Yes, you can open all pop-up notes simultaneously by right-clicking any sticky note icon and selecting 'Open All Pop-Ups' from the context menu.
