Adobe Reader - Features and Usage

This Knowledge Base article provides step-by-step instructions on how to comment, highlight text, and add signatures in PDF files using Adobe Reader.

Introduction

This article explains how to view, comment, highlight, and add signatures to PDFs using Adobe Reader. For more information, please see the official Adobe Reader documentation. 

We offer Adobe Reader for basic PDF management tasks, including commenting, highlighting, and signing documents; for users requiring advanced PDF editing capabilities, please submit a ticket to Information Technology Services (ITS) for evaluation and potential access to a Foxit PDF Editor license.

 

How to Comment on a PDF in Adobe Reader

1. Open PDF: Double-click the PDF file to open it in Adobe Reader.
2. Toolbar Access: Navigate to the toolbar at the top and click on "Comment."
3. Comment Tools: A sidebar will appear on the right with various comment tools.
4. Text Comment: Click the "T" icon for a text comment. Click anywhere on the PDF to start typing.
5. Sticky Note: Click the "Note" icon and then click on the PDF where you want to place the sticky note.
6. Save: Click "File" > "Save" to save your comments.

 

 

How to Highlight Text in Adobe Reader

1. Open PDF: Open the desired PDF.
2. Highlight Tool: Click on "Comment," then select the "Highlight Text" tool, often represented by a pen or highlighter icon.
3. Text Selection: Drag to select the text you want to highlight.
4. Customize: Right-click on the highlighted area to change color or add notes.
5. Save: Save your changes.

 

 

How to Add Signatures in Adobe Reader

1. Open PDF: Open the PDF you need to sign.
2. Sign Tool: Navigate to "Tools" > "Fill & Sign."
   
3. Add Signature: Click on "Sign" > "Add Signature."
4. Signature Options: You can type, draw, or upload an image of your signature.
5. Place Signature: After creating the signature, click to place it where you need it on the PDF.
6. Save: Save your signed PDF.