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Isa0101
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March 17, 2021
Question

stylus annotation, not draw shapes

  • March 17, 2021
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Using Windows 10 desktop with a plug in graphics tab and stylus. Would like to be able to use the stylus to make notes on a pdf e.g. student coursework. Highlighting and comments is ok, but doesn't let me just add a comma or circle a spelling error etc.

Any advice?

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Gert3034818756kf
Participant
November 14, 2023

Adobe is simply incapable of offering stylus functionality to make handwritten annotations on a PDF! We have been asking for this for more than a decade now. They do not listen to their customers. It is that simple.

Meenakshi Negi
Community Manager
Meenakshi NegiCommunity Manager
Community Manager
March 19, 2021

Hi Isa!

 

Thank you for reaching out.

 

As you are trying to add notes via stylus on PDF, please try using the "Use drawing tool" option under Comment Tools in the application.

In the application, go to Tools > Comment and click on the Pencil icon for "Use drawing tool".

Check if that works.

 

Let us know if you are looking for a different workflow.

 

Thanks,

Meenakshi

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Isa0101Author
Participating Frequently
March 19, 2021
Thanks, but I did try that, it's not smooth for writing. Everytime I take
my stylus off it pauses to complete a "shape"
Isa
try67
Community Expert
try67Community Expert
Community Expert
March 19, 2021

Are you sure you're using the Pencil tool?

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