Add comments in text boxes

Last updated on Oct 22, 2026

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Add comments to your PDFs in a few simple steps.

Learn how to add text boxes annotations in PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat.

Select Add a comment from the Quick action toolbar and then select Add text comment.

Drag a rectangle where you want to add the text box on the page.

Type your comment in the text box. The text will wrap automatically when it reaches the right edge of the box.

Select outside the box to apply the comment.

To delete the text box, select the text box and then press Delete.

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