copy existing text into the replace text comment box

[@Js1212]

when i'm doing comments on a PDF, I often will have multiple edits within a sentence/paragraph. I would like to copy the existing text into the "Replace Text" field, edit it there ,and have the designer replace the entire block of copy rather than have them make multiple edits. It just seems more error prone to ask the designer to make 5 edits in a sentence instead of 1. But I also do not want to introduce a new error by retyping the entire block. Is this possible

scott

[try67]

This is a really bad way of editing a PDF file. If you want to make such extensive edits you need to go back to the original file, edit it, and then generate a new PDF from it.

Also, it's not technically possible as you can't paste a line-break into the Search window. It will only allow you to do one line at a time.

[@Js1212]

I think you misunderstood the question.

I am not trying to edit the PDF but rather communicate the revisions to a graphic designer thru the comment feature of acrobat.

The designer will take my comments and make the revisions to the original files (indesign)

[try67]

Ah OK, I understand now. What you need to do is tick the box that says "Copy selected text..." under Edit - Preferences - Commenting.

[@Js1212]

that works for "highlight", "strike thru" and "underline" only... but not replace text (which seems the most useful to copy the text into)

[try67]

I see what you mean... In that case you can use this tool I've developed to achieve it: Custom-made Adobe Scripts: Acrobat -- Retroactively Copy Highlighted Text into Comments

[@Js1212]

unfortunately, i am trying to implement a "best practice" for the making of PDF edits within a corporation. this will involve hundreds of other people that will follow my advice. I cannot ask them all to install a script.... sigh

[try67]

Then use highlights instead of the Replace Text tool... I agree there should be an option to do it with this kind of tool too, though.

You can submit a feature request here: Feature Request/Bug Report Form

[Bernd Alheit · Accepted solution]

Right mouse click and choose "Enable Text Selection".

[@Js1212]

thank you....not ideal (shouldn't have to do an extra step) but that will work!!!!!

[Grundoon Groundhog]

"Enable text selection" does not appear when I right click.