FAQ

Last updated:July 8, 2026

When using WPS PDF Annotations, the most common questions focus on deletion, color changes, and scanned PDF support; this section includes 3 frequent questions and a glossary.

FAQ

How do I delete an annotation?

  1. Click the annotation icon that you want to remove.
  2. Find the close button at the upper-right corner of the input box on the right.
  3. Click it and confirm that the annotation is removed from the page.

How do I change the annotation color?

  1. Click Note on the Comment tab.
  2. Choose a new color in the color picker.
  3. Add a new annotation, or use available on-screen options to adjust the current annotation color when supported by the interface.

Can I add annotations to a scanned PDF?

  1. Open the scanned PDF.
  2. Go to the Comment tab and click Note.
  3. Click the target position on the page and enter your annotation content.

Annotations appear as separate markup, so they can be used to add explanations to scanned PDFs.

Glossary

TermDefinition
AnnotationA note-based markup added to a PDF page to provide comments, reminders, or feedback.
Comment tabThe area in the WPS PDF ribbon where annotation and other commenting tools are available.
Annotation iconThe marker shown on the page after an annotation is inserted; click it to view or edit the related content.