{"id":491949,"date":"2022-09-10T22:00:31","date_gmt":"2022-09-10T19:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-comment-on-pdfs-or-any-other-file-in-google-drive\/"},"modified":"2022-09-10T22:00:31","modified_gmt":"2022-09-10T19:00:31","slug":"how-to-comment-on-pdfs-or-any-other-file-in-google-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-comment-on-pdfs-or-any-other-file-in-google-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Comment on PDFs (or Any Other File) in Google Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a368becc427a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a368becc427a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-comment-on-pdfs-or-any-other-file-in-google-drive\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Comment_on_PDFs_or_Any_Other_File_in_Google_Drive%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Comment on PDFs (or Any Other File) in Google Drive&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-comment-on-pdfs-or-any-other-file-in-google-drive\/#Add_a_Comment_in_Google_Drive\" >Add a Comment in Google Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-comment-on-pdfs-or-any-other-file-in-google-drive\/#Comment_Actions_in_Google_Drive\" >Comment Actions in Google Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-comment-on-pdfs-or-any-other-file-in-google-drive\/#Retaining_Comments_for_File_Downloads\" >Retaining Comments for File Downloads<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Comment_on_PDFs_or_Any_Other_File_in_Google_Drive%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Comment on PDFs (or Any Other File) in Google Drive&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-747813\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/google_drive_hero_1200_675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Drive logo.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You might already know that when\u00a0sharing documents using Google\u2019s own office <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s you can leave comments to make collaboration easy. But did you know Google Drive offers the same comment feature for virtually any file, not just Google documents?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can comment on Microsoft Office files, PDFs, images, videos, and more without opening the file. This gives you a quick way to share your comment without taking the time to open the file.<\/p>\n<p>Along with the ability to comment on Google Drive files, you have extra features. You can obtain a link to the comment and resolve comments that are complete. Plus, certain types of files like those for Microsoft Office retain the comment when you download it. Let\u2019s have a look!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Make a Direct Download Link for Google Drive Files<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_a_Comment_in_Google_Drive\"><\/span>Add a Comment in Google Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because apps like Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides have their own <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/736056\/how-to-collaborate-with-comments-in-google-sheets\/\">built-in commenting feature, the comment ability in Google Drive is for the other types of files mentioned above.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Collaborate with Comments in Google Sheets<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To add a comment, open the file in Preview. You can do this by selecting the file and clicking the Preview (eye) icon at the top or right-clicking and choosing \u201cPreview.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-825014 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/OpenInPreview-GoogleDriveComments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"342\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the top right of the Preview screen, select the Comment icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824998\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AddComment-GoogleDriveComments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"341\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When prompted, use your cursor to highlight an area of the document related to your comment. You can do this by dragging your cursor through it using the crosshair symbol.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825003\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SelectCommentArea-GoogleDriveComments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Comment area selection tool\" width=\"650\" height=\"341\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Enter your comment and press \u201cComment\u201d to save it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825002\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/TypeComment-GoogleDriveComments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Adding a comment in Google Drive\" width=\"650\" height=\"342\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to assign a task for the comment to a collaborator, use the @ (At) symbol before their name or email address. Select them from the list, check the box for Assign To, and click \u201cAssign.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825001\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AssignComment-GoogleDriveComments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Assign a task with a comment in Google Drive\" width=\"650\" height=\"342\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment_Actions_in_Google_Drive\"><\/span>Comment Actions in Google Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like in other Google apps that offer a comment feature, you can edit, delete, or resolve comments. In Google Drive, you can also obtain a link directly to the comment and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/727849\/how-to-share-folders-files-and-documents-on-google-drive\/\">share it with your collaborators.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Share Folders, Files, and Documents on Google Drive<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Open the file in Preview as described above and select a comment. Click the three dots on the top right of the comment. Choose \u201cEdit\u201d to make changes or \u201cDelete\u201d to remove it. To resolve a comment, click the blue checkmark on the top right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825005\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ActionsResolve-GoogleDriveComments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Comment actions\" width=\"650\" height=\"341\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To obtain a link to the comment, pick \u201cLink to This Comment\u201d in the three-dot drop-down menu. When the link displays, you can select and copy it. Click \u201cDone\u201d and paste the link where you please.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825004\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CommentLink-GoogleDriveComments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Comment link\" width=\"500\" height=\"128\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retaining_Comments_for_File_Downloads\"><\/span>Retaining Comments for File Downloads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned, some comments follow the file. So, if you download a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/397601\/how-to-add-comments-in-google-docs\/\">file with a comment from Google Drive, you may see it attached, depending on the application you use to open the file.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Add Comments in Google Docs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For example, here we have a comment on a Word document. When we download that file and open it in Microsoft Word, the comment remains.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825007\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CommentWord-GoogleDriveComments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Comment in downloaded Word file\" width=\"466\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>As another example, our PDF has a comment. When we download it and open it with Adobe Acrobat Reader, we can see the comment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825006\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CommentPDF-GoogleDriveComments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Comment in downloaded PDF file\" width=\"436\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This won\u2019t happen for every file type and every application, so be sure to test it before assuming someone else will be able to see your comments when they download it.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>The ability to make comments on files directly in Google Drive is a handy feature. 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