How To Add and Remove Highlights in a PDF
Introduction
Highlighting text in PDF documents is an essential skill for students, professionals, and anyone who needs to emphasize important information or collaborate on documents. This article will guide you through the process of adding and removing highlights in a PDF, using both free and paid software options.
Adding Highlights to a PDF
Using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (Free)
- Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
- Select the “Highlight Text” tool from the toolbar or right-click and choose “Highlight Text.”
- Click and drag over the text you want to highlight.
- To change the highlight color, right-click on the highlighted text and select “Properties.”
Using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC (Paid)
- Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
- Select the “Highlight Text” tool from the “Comment” toolbar.
- Click and drag over the text you want to highlight.
- To change the highlight color, right-click on the highlighted text and select “Properties.”
Using Preview on Mac (Free)
- Open your PDF in Preview.
- Click on the “Highlight” button in the toolbar.
- Select the text you want to highlight.
- To change the highlight color, click on the “Highlight” button again and choose a different color.
Removing Highlights from a PDF
Using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or Pro DC
- Right-click on the highlighted text.
- Select “Delete” from the context menu.
Using Preview on Mac
- Right-click on the highlighted text.
- Select “Remove Highlight” from the context menu.
Tips for Effective Highlighting
- Use different colors for various categories or importance levels.
- Avoid over-highlighting; focus on key points only.
- Consider adding comments to explain your highlights.
- Use the search function to find all instances of a specific highlight color.
Conclusion
Adding and removing highlights in a PDF is a straightforward process that can greatly enhance your document review and collaboration efforts. Whether you’re using free tools like Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or Preview on Mac, or paid software like Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, these techniques will help you efficiently manage your highlighted content. Remember to use highlighting judiciously to maintain the document’s readability and focus on the most important information.