Very often you will receive document files from designers with proofs of your artwork in Adobe Acrobat format, which is the industry standard today. To make life easier for you and the designer you can use Acrobat to make comments to give as feedback to the designer. Here we’ll explain how to do just that. 

Adding Sticky Notes in Acrobat Reader

Sticky notes are a fantastic way to annotate your PDFs, whether you’re marking important sections, leaving comments, or collaborating with others. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add sticky notes in Acrobat Reader:

Step 1: Open Your PDF

Launch Acrobat Reader and open the PDF where you’d like to add sticky notes.

Step 2: Access the Comment Toolbar

Click on the “Comment” button located in the toolbar at the top of the screen.

Step 3: Select the Sticky Note Tool

Once the Comment toolbar appears, select the “Sticky Note” tool.

Step 4: Place Your Sticky Note

Click anywhere in the PDF where you’d like to place your sticky note.

Step 5: Add Your Comment

A sticky note icon will appear, and a text box will open. Type your comment or annotation into this text box.

Step 6: Customize Your Sticky Note

You can also change the appearance of your sticky note by altering its color and opacity.

Setting Acrobat Reader as Your Default PDF Reader on Windows

If you’re a Windows user, setting Acrobat Reader as your default PDF reader ensures that all PDFs you encounter will automatically open in Acrobat Reader. Here’s how to make that happen:

Step 1: Locate a PDF File

Right-click on any PDF file on your computer.

Step 2: Open With

From the context menu, select “Open with” and then choose “Choose another app.”

Step 3: Select Acrobat Reader

In the list of available apps, select “Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.”

Step 4: Make it the Default

Check the box that says “Always use this app to open .pdf files.”

Step 5: Confirm Your Choice

Click “OK” to finalize your settings.

Conclusion

Acrobat Reader offers a range of features designed to make your PDF experience as seamless as possible. Adding sticky notes and setting Acrobat Reader as your default PDF reader are just two ways to take advantage of what this robust software has to offer. If you have any questions or need further guidance, feel free to reach out. We’re always here to help you make the most of your digital experience.

Happy reading and annotating!