How to Use

Use WPS Text Comment through 3 how-to topics: add a text comment, edit or delete a comment, and reply to a comment; all 3 topics are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Add a Text Comment

Entry: Comment tab on the top menu bar → Text Comment

1. Open the PDF file where you want to add a comment.
2. Click the Comment tab on the top menu bar.
3. Click Text Comment.
4. Select the text that you want to comment on.
5. Type your comment in the pop-up comment box.
6. Click a blank area in the document to finish the comment.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A comment marker or comment box appears near the selected text.
• What you can do next: You can click the comment again to view or revise it.
• No side effect: The original PDF text is not directly changed.

Tips While Using

• Membership: This feature requires membership to edit PDF files.
• Tip: Select the target text accurately before entering your comment so it is easier to locate later.
• Saving: Save the file after commenting so the comment stays with the document.

2. Edit or Delete a Comment

Entry: Click an existing comment

1. Click the comment icon or the related text location.
2. View the current comment in the pop-up panel.
3. Edit the comment content if you need to revise it.
4. Delete the comment if you no longer need it.
5. Close the panel or click elsewhere in the document when finished.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The revised content appears immediately, or the target comment is removed.
• What you can do next: You can continue reviewing other comments or add a new one.
• No side effect: Deleting a comment does not change the original PDF text.

Tips While Using

• Membership: This feature requires membership to edit PDF files.
• Common issue: If you click the wrong place, you may open a different comment, so confirm the comment marker before editing.
• Saving: Save after editing or deleting so your changes are kept.

3. Reply to a Comment

Entry: Click an existing comment → Reply area

1. Click an existing comment icon or comment text.
2. Find the reply area in the comment panel.
3. Enter your reply.
4. Close the panel or click elsewhere in the document when finished.
5. Save the file as needed to keep the reply record.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new reply appears under the original comment.
• What you can do next: Other collaborators can continue viewing and replying in the same thread.
• No side effect: The reply stays in the comment thread and does not change the original text.

Tips While Using

• Membership: This feature requires membership to edit PDF files.
• Collaboration tip: Keep replies focused on the same issue so the thread stays easy to review.
• File sharing: Comments and replies can travel with the PDF file, so save before sharing.