Comments and decisions

How to comment on a PDF

Leave feedback on the exact page and location in the document.

Who this is forOwnersAdministratorsMembersCreative teamClients and reviewers

Reviewed on September 27, 2026

Before you start

  • A processed PDF open on the correct version.
  • Permission to comment.

See it in Aproova

The artwork, markers, and conversation stay together so feedback keeps its context.

Step by step

  1. 1Confirm the file and version. Use Previous page and Next page to reach the relevant section.
  2. 2On desktop, Navigator shows the current page thumbnail even when the whole page fits on screen.
  3. 3Zoom in on the detail. With the page enlarged, drag in the thumbnail to move the visible area; Fit to screen returns to the overview.
  4. 4Select Point, Arrow, or Rectangle and mark the relevant part of the page.
  5. 5Write and post the comment. Reopen it to check its page, position, and version.

What should happen

Opening the comment returns to the same location in the PDF.

Common problems

  • Wait for processing before commenting.
  • Confirm the page after using search or thumbnails.
  • Comments from an older version remain attached to that version.