You can create new or edit existing “sticky note” annotations in PDFs. These are small pop-up windows designed to contain short messages such as approval or editorial comments.

A sticky consists of:

  1. An icon which defaults toStick Note tool iconthough there are a number of alternative icons available – see Sticky note properties for details. Double-click the icon to toggle the associated note window open or closed.
  2. A pop-up note window which displays any attached message as well as the date the note was created and the name of the author. The icon and the pop-up window can be moved around independently of each other.
  3. An entry in the Comments catalogue.
Notes
  • If you cannot see the sticky-note window after double-clicking on the sticky note icon, try scrolling the page or zooming out. It may be off the screen somewhere.
  • To change the user name assigned to new notes, choose File > Preferences, switch to the Saving tab and enter the new name in the User Name edit field.
  • Sticky notes are not included when printing PDFs even if Print annotations is checcked in the Print dialog box.