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How to Add PDF Comments on Windows and Mac

Sometimes it is good to add comment to PDF files especially when you do not want to alter the original texts on the file. Adding PDF comments is just similar to adding comments to a book you are reading since you cannot alter the texts. However, doing this on Windows and Mac requires you to download and install a PDF editor. This PDF editor will allow you to add PDF comments faster and easily. This article will show how this can be done on Windows and Mac, just read on.

Part 1Best Software to Add Comments to PDF Files

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he tool you need to add comments on Windows and Mac is Wondershare PDFelement (Wondershare PDFelement for Mac). Apart from that, it is a professional tool that allows you manipulate your PDF files easily and comfortably. In fact, It is a complete Editing tool which can help you change text and images as well as allowing you modify the pages of the PDF.

It also has features which create and convert PDF from different file formats. It also has a convenient form filler and creator which highlight fillable fields. You can even create your own personalized forms which options which include digital signatures and more. There is a powerful OCR tool which function is to turn image based PDFs to editable documents.

Part 2Steps for Adding PDF Comments

Comments are simply written note that expresses a personal opinion or view. They can be edited, deleted and moved with ease. The following is a step by step guide for Windows and Mac.

Step 1. Open PDF

For Windows: Click the "Open" button in order to open the program from the Home window. Then you can select the required PDF file as you click on the "Open" button again. This will open the file in the PDFelement.

For Mac: Click the "Open File" button on the Home window and select the file you want to annotate.

Step 2. Add Comments

For Windows: You can add stick notes, typewriter, text box and area highlight by clicking the "Comment" tab and the exact kind of comments you want to add. All options are highlighted with their icons like "Textbox", "Note" etc. Use your mouse to find and select the one you want.

For Mac: You have the option of adding text comments, stick notes, text box and callouts. To activate the feature, you have to click on the "Markup" button and it becomes blue in color when it is enabled. Note that when it is enabled, there will be more options on the toolbar. Use your mouse to check on each option. Click the desired option and choose the location where you intend to add this feature. Text comment is indicated by "T" among the options.

Step 3. Save PDF

For Windows: If you have highlighted the text and made the changes you would like to do, then you can save the changes. Close it, and click on "Yes" for the dialog popup asking you to save your changes. It is important to note that without clicking "Yes", the edit you have done will not be applied to the PDF.

For Mac: Click "Save As" in the "File" tab to finish the saving process.

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Published: Jul 13,2016 11:41 am / Updated: Jul 28,2016 14:22 pm

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