Set comment properties

Last updated on Aug 16, 2025

Learn how to set properties such as color and appearance for comments in Adobe Acrobat.

Open a PDF and select Comments from the right panel.

Right-click a comment and select Properties.

In the dialog box that opens, modify any of the following as needed:

  • General: Change the author name and subject of the comment.
  • Appearance: Adjust options such as color, opacity, and icon type for note comments. Available options depend on the comment type.
  • Review History: View changes made to the comment's status during a review.
  • Locked: Prevent the comment from being edited or deleted.
  • Make Properties Default: Apply the current properties to all subsequent comments of this type.

Select OK.

Set the default look for a tool

Right-click the comment and select Properties.

Set the properties under Appearance tab as desired.

To set the default look, select Make Current Properties Default.

Select OK.