Add a file as a comment

By Cynthia, 1 December, 2025
  1. Choose the File command in the Comment tab.
  2. Position the pointer to the place where you want to attach a file as a comment > click the selected position.
  3. In the Open dialog box, select the file you want to attach, and click Open.

Note: If you try to attach certain file formats (such as EXE), Foxit PDF Editor will provide you with a warning that your attachment will be denied due to your security settings.

  1. The File Attachment Icon appears at the place you designated in the PDF file. 
  2. (Optional) When you click the icon , you will find a toolbar floating around the comment, which allows you to change the color of the icon quickly. Or you can change the appearance of the icon in the Format tab that appears in the right panel when you select a comment or are making a comment. 
  3. (Optional) Add a text message to the file attachment comment. To do this, click the icon , select the Edit note icon on the floating toolbar to open the pop-up note on the document pane, and then type a text message. 
  4. (Optional) You can move the file attachment icon. Select the Hand command or the Select Annotation command, click and drag the File Attachment Icon to move it to another place you like.

You are able to work on an attachment comment just like an ordinary comment, including setting status, marking with checkmarks, opening pop-up notes and adding some descriptions, replying to the comment, and changing the icon’s appearance. For all the operations, please refer to “Comment”.

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