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2017-11-14
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Instructions and Help about Make Notes on a PDF For Free
1. Standard text boxes included in the document where it is convenient and suitable;
2. Sticky notes attached over the content of the document.
With pdfFiller functionality not only can you fill out and edit PDF and other types of text documents, but also make notes to hint and guide the recipients through a document’s content. Alternatively, notes are helpful in terms of your own revisions to a document.
pdfFiller has two types of note tools: To comment using a text box, select Text Box in the toolbar and click where you'd like to place the box in the document. To resize the text box, drag its corners or edges. To change the color of its border, click the color icon that says Box in the formatting toolbar and select the color that you want. To change the color of the box itself click Background and choose the color:
To enter text into the box, click inside and start typing. To change the font type, click the box with the current font name in the formatting toolbar and choose from the dropdown menu. You can change the font size by clicking the number next to the font and selecting from the dropdown list. To underline your text, to make it bold or italic, use the U, B, and I icons. To change the text color, click the color box on the right of the font tools and select the color you want:
To add comments in a sticky note, while in the editor, select Sticky:
Click where you'd like to place the note. To resize the note, drag its corners or edges. To change its color, click the yellow icon that says Box and select the color you want. To enter your comment, click inside the note and start typing. You can format your text using the above-mentioned tools:
In addition, you can always easily remove a sticky note or a text box from the document. To do this, just click it and then click the trash icon:
How Do I Make Notes on a PDF?
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To make notes on a document open it in the editor.
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Click Text Box to include text inside the box.
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Move the box around the document and format the included text as necessary.
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Alternatively, click Sticky in the toolbar.
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Move the sticky around the document and format the included text as necessary.
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Click Done to save the notes.
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How to Use the Make Notes on a PDF Feature in pdfFiller
Using pdfFiller's Make Notes on a PDF feature allows you to annotate your documents easily. Follow these steps to get started.
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Log into your pdfFiller account. If you do not have one, create an account first.
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Upload the PDF file you want to annotate. You can do this by clicking the 'Upload' button on your dashboard.
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Once your PDF is uploaded, open it by clicking on its name.
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Look for the 'Make Notes' option in the toolbar. Click on it to access the annotation tools.
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Select the type of note you want to add. You can choose from sticky notes, highlights, and freehand drawing.
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Click on the area of the PDF where you want to place your note. Adjust the size if necessary.
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Type your message or draw your note directly on the PDF. You can change the color and font size as desired.
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After adding your notes, review your annotations to ensure clarity.
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Save your changes by clicking the 'Save' button.
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Download or share your annotated PDF as needed.
By following these steps, you can easily make notes on your PDF documents. This feature enhances your ability to collaborate and provide feedback.
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How do you make notes on a PDF?
How do you create notes in a PDF? Select the text where you'd like to add your note or comment. Click Add Sticky Note (Ctrl+6). Make your comment and repeat throughout the document.
How do I make good notes on a PDF?
Open the desired document. Tap on the Share icon on the upper right > Export as PDF.
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