In Adobe Reader can I mark something of interest, or highlight it. Like marking a book with a pencil.?

Question

Thanks.

Answer 1

This is not a feature included in Adobe Reader, however some editing like features may be enabled by the author. Here is what Adobe says:

Q. Can I edit a PDF file using Adobe Reader?

A. No. You cannot make permanent changes to PDF files using Adobe Reader; however you can perform many edit-like functions using Adobe Reader if the author has enabled these functions using Acrobat 7.0 Professional. For example, you can highlight text and add comments on sticky notes. If you're looking to create and exchange documents, collect and compare comments, and tailor file security to distribute reliable and polished Adobe PDF documents, look into using Adobe Acrobat software.

Q. Can I mark up and review files in Adobe Reader?

A. Yes, if this functionality has been rights-enabled by the PDF author. Adobe Acrobat or Adobe LiveCycle software lets PDF authors turn on special commenting tools in Adobe Reader on a document-by-document basis. This capability enables Adobe Reader 7.0 users to easily review and mark up PDF files with a variety of commenting and markup tools. You can add sticky notes; indicate text edits; and highlight, cross out, or underline text. You can also add premade or dynamic stamps.

You can check what is allowed in any pdf document by going to the File Menu -> Properites
and clicking on the security tab.

Answer 2

In my opinion Adobe reader is the program you need to view, print or comment pdfs

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