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    • Getting Started
      • Add files to Documents
      • Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents
      • How to rename, move, and delete your files
      • Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages
    • Using Documents
      • Supported file formats
      • Create a new file in Documents
      • Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents
      • Copy, move, rename, delete, restore, or compress files and folders
      • Customize the view of your files
      • Use search in Documents
      • Access recently opened and favorite files
      • Organize your files with Inbox
      • Enhance your files with Tools
      • Set up reminders for your files
      • Access your device files via the Files app folder
      • Documents internal web browser
      • Download files from the Internet
      • Save links in Documents
      • Why VPN?
      • Use VPN in Documents
      • Documents VPN provider & Privacy
      • Share files via the Share button
      • Save files from other apps to Documents via Extension
      • Transfer files from Safari to Documents
      • Transfer files between iOS device and desktop using Wi-Fi
      • Transfer files to another iOS device with Nearby
      • Transfer files to desktop or another iPhone/iPad with WebDAV
      • Share files with Android devices
      • iTunes file sharing
      • Share files from cloud via a link
      • Transfer files between Documents and your Mac using a USB cable
      • Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages
      • Sync a folder with the 2-way sync
      • Set up sync with Mac via SFTP
      • Connect to your Mac or PC via SMB
      • Time Capsule set up
      • Siri shortcuts in Documents
      • Documents widgets
      • Quick Actions
      • Quickly scroll to the top
      • Smart Actions in Documents
      • Use iOS Live Text in Documents
      • How to set password to the app
      • Documents Widgets in Control Center
      • iPhone Mirroring in Documents
    • Troubleshooting
      • Files look broken
      • Music stops when the screen is locked
      • Documents app quits unexpectedly
      • Documents app freezes
      • Sync issues
      • There is no Documents app in the 'Open In' menu
      • Annotations are not visible in Documents while working with a third-party app
      • Restore accidentally deleted files
      • VPN-related issues
      • Wi-Fi Transfer issues
      • Can't access a password protected app
      • Email can’t be sent
      • The app occupies too much space
      • Subscription issues
      • Battery usage and background activity of the app
      • Music skips while playing
    • Billing & Subscription
      • Upgrade to Documents Plus
      • How to cancel the free trial for Documents Plus
      • How to check and manage your subscription status
      • Refund processes in Documents
    • Privacy & Data
      • Documents privacy FAQ
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    Home Using Documents File Types PDF files Annotate PDF files

    Annotate PDF files

    Highlight, underline, and strikethrough text

    Documents lets you highlight, underline, and strikethrough PDF texts with different colors. This is a great way to interact with a document actively and emphasize its key points. Note: You can highlight or underline text only in PDFs with text layers. For scanned PDFs, please use the Marker or Pen tools to highlight or underline text. Open a documen...
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    Text comments, shapes, and pop-up notes

    Enrich PDFs with your thoughts and ideas by typing them in the margins. Text comments in Documents are searchable so you can easily find them later. You can also add pop-up notes with your comments to provide additional value to a document. Jump to: Add text comments to PDF files Add shapes to PDF files Create pop-up notes in PDFs Add text comments ...
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    Draw on a PDF file

    Writing or drawing is fun and easy in Documents. It offers tools to quickly jot down your thoughts or add beautiful visualizations to any PDF file. iPad iPhone How to draw on PDFs Open a file. Tap Annotate on the toolbar. Select either Pen or Marker . Tapto choose the desired color and thickness. You can also adjust the tip sensitivity for the Pen a...
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    Add stickers to PDF files

    Add more fun to your PDFs with our collection of colorful stickers! We've created stickers packs for educators, business people, cat lovers, and more. Add a sticker to a PDF: Open a document. Tap Annotate on the toolbar. Select Stickers . Choose a stickers pack to download. Tap the sticker you want to add. You can tap and hold the sticker to move it...
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    View, search, and remove annotations

    Documents gathers all your annotations in one place so you can easily view and even search through them. This is handy when you need to quickly find the parts of a document you consider important.  Jump to: View annotations and search through them Remove annotations View annotations and search through them Open a file. Tap  at the top right on your ...
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    Export Annotation Summary

    All annotations you create within one PDF file are called the Annotation Summary. Documents allows you to easily export it as a separate file to focus on the most valuable things. Open a document. Tap at the top right on iPad or at the bottom on i Phone. Open the Annotations tab on the right. On iPad, tap Export at the top right. On iPhone, tap Expo...
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