Why can't I add text to comments to PDF files in Adobe Reader XI?

[Raggediman]

I'm trying to annotate a PDF file in Adobe Reader XI.

When I add a comment, sticky note, insertion or replacement text, the comment box appears but I'm not able to input any text when I type.  This is making it impossible to add clarifications and amendments to proofs ahead of publication.

I remember being able to do this previously but don't know if it is a problem with the the current version of Reader.

I'm running Adobe Reader 11.0.10 on Mac OS X 10.10.2 (Yosemite). I've tried deleting Adobe Reader and reinstalling, but without success.  I have tried a number of different PDFs and have the same problem with each one.

[Anubha Goel]

Hey raggediman,

Please try disabling Protected Mode under Edit> Preferences> Security (Enhanced) and uncheck 'Enable Protected Mode at startup' option.

Let me know if this helps.

Regards,

Anubha

[Raggediman]

Thanks Anubha,

I tried your suggestion, but without success: I still can't add text within comments/annotations.

[Urvashi5CB9]

Thank you so much anubha it worked for me and i was struggling with the same problem for months. It is working perfectly for me now.

[Raghava25200022la7c]

Hi. Anubha_Goel

Tried with this option,, But could not able to.. 

[jasonp33624356]

This Worked for me. Thank you.

[Guest]

Hey Everyone you can just go and select prepare form on the right side instead of clicking comments and then you can add comments. thanks

[Guest]

First, highlight the text on which comment is to be added.

Right-click on the highlighted text, and go to Properties.

Untick the Locked option and select OK.

Now, you can add comments as you wish.

[Kunal273291349t4u]

Thank you, that worked for me

[posborne!]

none of these solutions are working for me. any other ideas as to how to fix this bug? i need to make comments and when i type nothing happens. thanks!

[Test Screen Name]

Why are you still using Acrobat Reader XI, posborne, it is obsolete for many years?

[garyj62680292]

Just try printing your PDF document to PDF again. When you save the result you should be able to write comments but i guess this depends on what version of Adobe you have.  

[Jessica31734424mhgg]

This worked for me! Thanks.