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Lock Comment Format: simplify online document editing with pdfFiller

As PDF is the most preferred document format in business operations, working with the best PDF editing tool is essential.

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How to Use the Lock Comment Format Feature in pdfFiller

The Lock Comment Format feature in pdfFiller allows you to prevent any changes or modifications to the comments you add to your PDF documents. This ensures that your comments remain intact and cannot be accidentally altered or deleted by others. Follow these simple steps to use the Lock Comment Format feature:

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Open the PDF document you want to add comments to in pdfFiller.

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Click on the 'Comment' tab located at the top of the page.

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Select the 'Add Comment' option from the drop-down menu.

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Click on the area of the document where you want to add a comment.

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Type your comment in the text box that appears.

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Customize the format of your comment using the available options, such as font style, size, color, and alignment.

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Once you are satisfied with your comment, click on the 'Lock Comment Format' button located at the top of the comment box.

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A confirmation message will appear, indicating that the comment format has been locked.

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Repeat steps 4 to 8 for any additional comments you want to add.

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To unlock the comment format and make changes, simply click on the 'Unlock Comment Format' button located at the top of the comment box.

By using the Lock Comment Format feature, you can ensure that your comments remain consistent and unalterable, providing a more secure and reliable way to collaborate on PDF documents.

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How do you lock comments on a PDF?

You may try this. Once you are done commenting a file, you may use locked option under properties of those comments. To do that go to comments pane right-click on the comment> Properties > Appearance and choose locked.

How can I add comments to a PDF file?

Choose Tools > Comment. Draw in the PDF: To edit or resize the markup, select it and drag one of the handles to make your adjustments. To add a pop-up note to the markup, select the Hand tool, and double-click the markup. (Optional) Click the close button in the pop-up note.

How can I add comments to a PDF?

Choose Tools > Text Tool. Choose Notes > Text Note. Drag in the document until the note is located where you want and has the size you want. To enter text, double-click the note.

How do I hide comments on a PDF?

In the sidebar, click the Comments tab to toggle visibility of the Comments pane. You can close the comments' pane by clicking the Comments tab or the x button in the top right corner of the Comments pane.

How do I save a PDF with comments showing?

Choose File > Export. Select “PDF” from the File Format popup, select the “With Embedded Notes” option, choose a location to save the PDF to, and press OK.

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