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Annotate PDF on iOS - Markup Tools

PDFelement for iOS delivers professional-grade text annotation tools that transform document review into a precise, color-coded collaboration process. These markup features go beyond basic highlighting to provide a complete editorial toolkit for proofreading, content analysis, and team feedback.

Step 1: Apply Strikethrough Edits

1. Open document and select "Comment" tab
2. Tap "Strikethrough" tool
3. Choose:
   • Line color
   • Thickness
   • Opacity
4. Drag across text to mark for deletion

Accessing strikethrough options

Step 2: Highlight Key Content

1. Select "Highlight" tool
2. Choose color code:
   • Yellow for important notes
   • Blue for definitions
   • Green for approvals
3. Swipe across text to emphasize

Applying strategic highlights

Step 3: Underline for Emphasis

1. Tap "Underline" tool
2. Set line style:
   • Solid for emphasis
   • Dashed for suggestions
   • Double for critical items
3. Trace text to create underline

Creating emphasis underlines

Step 4: Freehand Markup with Pencil

1. Select "Pencil" tool
2. Adjust:
   • Thickness slider
   • Color palette
   • Pressure sensitivity
3. Draw around key elements

Creating custom freehand markups

Step 5: Opaque Marking with Highlighter

1. Choose "Marker" tool
2. Set opacity level (30%-100%)
3. Select chisel tip or bullet tip
4. Highlight entire paragraphs

Applying broad highlights

Step 6: Indicate Errors with Squiggly Lines

1. Access "Squiggly Line" tool
2. Choose error-type color:
   • Red for spelling
   • Purple for grammar
   • Orange for formatting
3. Underline problematic text

Marking text errors

Step 7: Refine Markups with Eraser

1. Select "Eraser" tool
2. Choose eraser:
   • Pixel for precision
   • Stroke for entire markups
3. Adjust size slider
4. Touch to remove unwanted markups

Correcting annotation mistakes