Markup tools

Creating and Editing Markups

Markups are editable objects placed over a drawing. They stay separate from the PDF content, so you can move, style, group, lock, count, and export them without changing the original drawing.

Updated 2026-06-12 · 5 min read

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Drawing tools live in the workspace toolbar and right-side tool rail. Selecting a markup exposes handles and editable properties.

Add a markup

  1. 1

    Open a drawing

    Go to the app workspace, open a markup, and select the drawing tab you want to annotate.

  2. 2

    Choose a tool

    Use the top toolbar or right tool rail to choose a text, shape, line, arrow, stamp, measurement, or count tool.

  3. 3

    Place it on the page

    Click, drag, or click multiple points depending on the selected tool. The markup appears on the active page.

Edit a markup

  1. 1

    Select it

    Switch to Select, then click the markup on the drawing or choose it from the Markup List.

  2. 2

    Move or resize

    Drag the object to move it. Use the visible handles to resize box, text, stamp, and count markups.

  3. 3

    Change style

    Use the toolbar or Properties panel to update line colour, fill, opacity, text style, lock state, subject, layer, and status where available.

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