Annotate drawings and documents

Tools to add annotations

Tool	Name	Description
	Cloud	Use the Cloud tool to create shapes and outlines with an arbitrary number of sides on the document. Cloud annotations are commonly used to highlight areas, revisions, or sections that require review. Hold the Shift key while drawing to create horizontal, vertical, or 45‑degree angled lines. You can add a note that is displayed when the cloud shape is hovered over. Add a Cloud Select the Cloud icon and draw the cloud shape on the document. Hold Shift to constrain line angles while drawing. Select the required Text Style, Stroke, Fill, and Opacity options. (Optional) Add a note to provide additional context. You can update or remove the cloud by selecting the three‑dot icon and choosing Edit or Delete.
	Rectangle	Use the Rectangle tool to draw rectangular shapes on the document. Rectangle annotations are useful for boxing areas to draw attention to specific content or sections. Hold the Shift key while drawing to create a perfect square. You can also add a note that appears when the rectangle is hovered over. Add a Rectangle Select the Rectangle icon and draw the rectangle on the document. Hold Shift to draw a square. Select the required Style, Stroke, Fill, and Opacity options. (Optional) Add a note to display on hover. You can update or remove the rectangle by selecting the three‑dot icon and choosing Edit or Delete.
	Ellipse	Use the Ellipse tool to draw oval or circular shapes on the document and circle key information or highlight rounded areas. Hold the Shift key while drawing to create a perfect circle. You can attach a note to the ellipse for additional context. Add an Ellipse Select the Ellipse icon and draw the shape on the document. Hold Shift to draw a perfect circle. Select the required Style, Stroke, Fill, and Opacity options. (Optional) Add a note for additional context. You can update or remove the ellipse using the three‑dot menu.
	Arrow	Use the Arrow tool to draw arrows that point to specific locations or details on the document. Arrows help direct attention or clarify relationships between elements. Hold the Shift key while drawing to constrain arrows to straight horizontal or vertical directions. Notes can be added to provide explanations. Add an Arrow Select the Arrow icon and draw the arrow on the document. Hold Shift to constraint the arrow direction. Select the required Style, Stroke, and Opacity options. (Optional) Add a note to explain the arrow. You can edit or remove the arrow using the three‑dot menu.
	Pen	Use the Pen tool to draw freehand marks, quick sketches, markings, informal annotations, or handwritten notes directly on the document. You can adjust the pen color and thickness using the Style options. Use the Pen Select the Pen icon and draw freely on the document. Select the required Style, Stroke, and Opacity options. You can erase parts of a pen drawing using the Eraser tool, or remove the annotation using the three‑dot menu.
	Highlighter	Use the Highlighter tool to draw transparent highlight strokes over content on the document. Highlighted content remains visible beneath the annotation. You can customize the color and opacity. Use the Highlighter Select the Highlighter icon and draw over the content you want to emphasize. Select the required Color and Opacity options. You can modify or remove highlights using the three‑dot menu.
	Callout	Use the Callout tool to add a text annotation connected to a specific point with an arrow. Callouts are useful for labeling items and providing explanations without covering document content. Add a Callout Select the Callout icon and place the callout on the document. Position the arrow to point to the relevant detail. Select the required Text Style, Stroke, and Fill options. Enter the required text and confirm. Callouts can be edited or deleted using the three‑dot menu.
	Text Box	Use the Text Box tool to insert typed text anywhere on the document. Text boxes are useful for longer comments or notes that do not need to point to a specific location. These annotations support rich text and are independent of a specific anchor point. Add a Text Box Select the Text Box icon and add the text box on your drawing in the needed dimensions. Select the required Text Style, Stroke, Fill, and Opacity options. Add the required text and select the right arrow icon to enter the text. You can update or remove text by selecting the three-dot icon and then Edit or Delete.
	Highlight	Use the Highlight tool to highlight selected text in the document. Highlighted text remains readable while standing out for review or emphasis. Highlight text Select the Highlight icon. Select the text you want to highlight. Choose the highlight color. Highlights can be updated or removed using the three‑dot menu.
	Underline	Use the Underline tool to draw a line under selected text to emphasize important information without obscuring content. Use the underline tool Select the Underline icon. Select the text you want to underline. Underlines can be removed using the three‑dot menu.
	Strikeout	Use the Strikeout tool to draw a line through selected text to indicate text that should be removed or revised. Strike out text Select the Strikeout icon. Select the text you want to mark for removal. Strikeouts can be removed using the three‑dot menu.
	Note	Use the Note tool to attach comments to the document without marking directly on the content. Note icons appear and display their text when hovered over or selected. Add a Note Select the Note icon and place it on the document. Enter the required comment text and save. Notes can be edited or deleted using the three‑dot menu.
	Style	Use the Style tool to customize the appearance of annotations. You can change the color, line thickness, opacity, and font. Available options vary by annotation type. Change annotation style Select an existing annotation. Select the Style icon. Update the available appearance options.
	Undo	Use Undo to reverse the most recent annotation or review action.
	Redo	Use Redo to reapply the last action that was undone.
	Eraser	Use the Eraser tool to remove freehand drawings or annotation strokes from the document without deleting the entire annotation. Select the Eraser icon. Drag over the annotation strokes you want to remove.