PDF Editing

How To Write And Add Notes To A PDF For Reference

Would you like to learn how to add notes to a PDF? Both teachers and students can benefit from annotating PDF files, which can aid in retaining key concepts across various topics. In other words, sticky notes help organize and elaborate on information. This article will guide you through four effective methods for adding notes to a PDF so you can select the one that best suits your needs.

Four Methods To Write And Add Sticky Notes To A PDF

Method 1: How To Insert Notes To A PDF Using Systweak PDF Editor

Step 1: Download/Install Systweak PDF Editor using the Download button below.

Step 2: Open the app and click the Open PDF button to load the PDF you wish to add notes to.
Step 3: Click on the Comment tab at the top.
Step 4: Next, Click the Add Notes button in the ribbon below the tabs.

Step 5: Click on the position where you wish to add the Note, and a new box will appear where you can write notes.

Note : You can change the color of the Note by choosing a suitable color from the rightmost panel.

Step 6: After you have added the Notes in the required places, click on the File tab at the top and choose Save As to save this PDF document with the added notes.

Step 7: Once you have provided a new name and chosen the location to save, click the Save button.
Step 8: The new PDF document will be a replica of the original PDF with notes added. You can open the new PDF and check the notes.

Method 2: How To Insert A Reference In A PDF Using Microsoft Edge

Step 1: Locate the PDF file on your PC and right-click

Step 2: Select the “Open With” option and choose Microsoft Edge browser.

Step 3: Select the content you wish to add notes to and make a right-click to choose Add Comment from the context menu.

Step 4: You can now add content. When finished, click the checkmark icon to save the notes as a PDF.

Step 5: After adding your notes, click the “Save” or “Save As” icon in the top-right menu to save the file.

Method 3: How To Make Notes On PDF Online

In addition to adding notes to a PDF with Microsoft Edge, you can use an online method like PDFfiller. The free version of PDFfiller lets you upload files up to 25MB. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Navigate to PDFfiller website. (Type this url in your browser – https://add-note-to-pdf.pdffiller.com/)

Step 2: Click on the “Select From Device” button.
Step 3: Locate the PDF file on your PC and select it to load in the web tool.

Step 4: Click on the Sticky icon from the tools tab and a sticky note will appear.

Step 5: Type your content in the sticky box and click on the Selection icon at the top to remove your cursor from the Sticky mode.

Step 6: Click on the Done button and follow the steps to save your document.

Method 4: How To Add Notes With Adobe

Step 1: Navigate To Adobe Online Tool.

Step 2: Click the “Select A File” button and choose your PDF file.
Step 3: After the file is opened in the Adobe tool, select the portion you wish to add a note to.

Step 4: A context menu will appear. Select the first icon that looks like a callout.

Step 5: A new box will appear in the far right panel. In this box, you can add notes related to the section you have chosen in your PDF and click on the Post button.

Step 6: After you have added all the necessary notes, you can click on the Download button at the top. A new PDF with all the notes will automatically be saved to your desired location.

Your Thoughts On How Do You Write References On A PDF

We hope that you can now make notes on PDF online and insert a reference in a PDF using the above four methods. In the comments section below, please let us know which method you choose and why.

Dheeraj Manghnani

Dheeraj Manghnani likes to read and write about latest technological developments that make life simpler in today's intricate world. He has been fascinated by technology since he got his first computer and is on a never ending quest to know more and share his knowledge with others.