Approvalbox offers powerful annotation tools for precise feedback.
Available Tools
Pin Tool
- Click to place a numbered pin
- Best for pointing out specific elements
- Keyboard shortcut:
P
Rectangle Tool
- Draw rectangles to highlight areas
- Great for suggesting changes to sections
- Keyboard shortcut:
R
Circle Tool
- Draw circles or ellipses
- Perfect for highlighting rounded elements
- Keyboard shortcut:
C
Arrow Tool
- Draw arrows to show direction
- Useful for indicating flow or movement
- Keyboard shortcut:
A
Freehand Tool
- Draw freehand lines
- Best for complex shapes or signatures
- Keyboard shortcut:
F
Highlight Tool
- Semi-transparent highlighting
- Good for text or regions to review
- Keyboard shortcut:
H
Tool Options
Colors
- Click the color picker to change
- Choose from preset colors or custom
Line Width
- Adjust thickness for shapes
- Thin for subtle, thick for emphasis
Opacity
- Make annotations more or less visible
- Lower opacity for overlays
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
| Pin | P |
| Rectangle | R |
| Circle | C |
| Arrow | A |
| Freehand | F |
| Highlight | H |
| Undo | Ctrl/Cmd + Z |
| Delete | Delete/Backspace |
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