This article explains how to open and interact with files in the review module, including how to create annotations using various drawing and markup tools. It also covers how to manage annotations by changing their status, adding replies, and deleting them.
Open a file in the review
To create a review package, you can first merge your files — see Merge pdf-files for more details.
- Click on the row for a PDF file.
- Click the Review icon at the bottom.
Create an annotation
- Click on the icons at the top right to select a tool, for example:
- Line
- Arrow
- Rectangle (cloud)
- Circle
- Polygon
- Pencil
- Highlighter
- Stamp
- Etc. - A new row will be added to the table at the bottom.
Change the status
- Click on the row in the table.
- Select a status from the list:
- New comment (Pink)
- To be addressed (Red)
- Rejected (Dark gray)
- New review (Orange)
- Other forum/stage (Blue)
- Has been resolved (Green) - Click Save.
Add a reply
- Click on the row in the table.
- Type your reply.
- Click Save.
Delete an annotation
- Click on the row in the table.
- Click Delete.