Adding graphic notes

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Adding graphic notes

Insert a graphic note as follows:

1.Choose the ribbon command Insert | group Annotations | Note icon_commenting_sticky-note.
2.In the menu that appears, select one of the tools for notes icon_commenting_rectangle-note icon_commenting_circle-note icon_commenting_polygon-note icon_commenting_scribble-note icon_commenting_line-note and place the graphic note in the document using the left mouse button.
Note: If, under File | Options, you have not yet entered a user name on the Saving tab, FreePDF now prompts you to do so:
dialog - user name query
This user name is mentioned in each new comment that you insert.
3.The different drawing shapes for graphic notes can be placed in the document as follows:

icon_commenting_rectangle-note icon_commenting_circle-note

Drag out a box depicting the final size of the shape. Hold down the Shift key as you drag in order to draw a square or a circle.

icon_commenting_polygon-note

Click on the page and drag the first line. Clicking again will result in the next line segment, which is connected to the previous one. Double-click to complete the polygon.

icon_commenting_scribble-note

Hold down the left mouse button and draw a freehand shape on the page as if you were using a pencil.

icon_commenting_line-note

Click on the page and drag out a straight line. While dragging, hold down the Shift key to align the line in 45-degree increments.

4.Double-click on the shape you created in order to enter your comment text in the note window.
Alternatively: Right-click on the shape for the context menu, and select Open Note.
5.To exit note mode, press Esc on the keyboard or select another tool in the Quick access toolbar.