Annotation Tools

Annotations & Comments5 min readUpdated 14 January 2024

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

ActionShortcut
PinP
RectangleR
CircleC
ArrowA
FreehandF
HighlightH
UndoCtrl/Cmd + Z
DeleteDelete/Backspace

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