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How to Annotate Scanned PDF
1. Standard text boxes — included in a document where it is convenient and suitable;
2. Sticky notes — attached over the content of a document
With pdfFiller functionality, not only can you fill out and edit PDFs and other types of text documents, but you can also annotate scanned PDFs and guide 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 a 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 in a box, click inside and start typing. When you annotate a scanned PDF file, you can change the font type of the note. Simply 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, make it bold or italicized, 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 annotations to a PDF scan in a sticky note, while in the editor, select Sticky:
Click where you'd like to place the note while adding annotations in PDF files. 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 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.
Annotate Scanned PDF Feature Product Description
Enhance your PDF editing experience with our Annotate Scanned PDF feature. This powerful tool allows you to add comments, highlights, and drawings to your scanned documents seamlessly.
Key Features:
Add text comments to provide feedback or context
Highlight important sections for easy reference
Draw shapes and arrows to emphasize key points
Easily erase or modify annotations as needed
Potential Use Cases and Benefits:
Collaborate with colleagues by sharing annotated documents
Review and mark up scanned contracts or agreements
Provide detailed feedback on scanned research papers or reports
Effortlessly organize and categorize scanned materials
Solve the problem of cumbersome PDF editing with our Annotate Scanned PDF feature. Simplify your workflow, enhance collaboration, and streamline document management with this intuitive tool.
How to Use the Annotate Scanned PDF Feature
The Annotate Scanned PDF feature in pdfFiller allows you to easily add annotations, comments, and highlights to your scanned PDF documents. Follow these simple steps to make the most out of this feature:
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Upload your scanned PDF document to pdfFiller. You can do this by clicking on the 'Upload' button on the pdfFiller homepage and selecting the scanned PDF file from your computer.
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Once your document is uploaded, click on the 'Annotate' tab at the top of the page. This will open the annotation toolbar.
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Choose the annotation tool you want to use from the toolbar. pdfFiller offers a variety of annotation options, including text boxes, sticky notes, arrows, and highlighters.
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Click on the area of the document where you want to add the annotation. A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to enter your annotation or select the desired annotation style.
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Customize your annotation by changing the font, color, size, or style. You can also resize, move, or delete the annotation as needed.
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Repeat steps 3 to 5 to add more annotations to your document. You can add as many annotations as you need.
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Once you have finished adding annotations, click on the 'Save' button to save your changes. You can also choose to download the annotated PDF or share it with others.
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If you need to make further changes or remove annotations, simply reopen the document in pdfFiller and access the 'Annotate' tab again.
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Congratulations! You have successfully used the Annotate Scanned PDF feature in pdfFiller.
With the Annotate Scanned PDF feature, you can easily enhance your scanned PDF documents by adding annotations and comments. Start using this powerful feature today and make your documents more interactive and informative!
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