Annotation and markup

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4 free ways to annotate an image for fast and clear feedback

Getting fast and clear feedback on your work is the ideal situation, no matter your job role or industry. When you’re working on a design project especially, it can be a major task to give and receive feedback effectively.

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Jennifer Jordan

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How design annotations help you get approval faster

Studies show that the human brain processes visuals 60,000 times faster than it processes text. It comes as no surprise, then, that design is everywhere, filling everything from our kitchen cabinets to our city streets. What most people don’t see, however, are the many rounds of reviews that go into every single sign, logo and web banner. 

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Valerie O'Connor

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Screen annotation: 7 ways to draw on your screen and content

In an increasingly digital world where virtual meetings and presentations have become the norm, effective communication and engagement are critical. 

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Amber Howells

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How to annotate on Google Docs in seconds

Google Docs has become synonymous with effective online document collaboration. The tool has been changing the game in how we co-create and store documents in the cloud, which has won Google over two billion users.

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Nika Prpic

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How to annotate Microsoft Word documents (+ tips for accurate annotations)

Most of us would agree that Microsoft Word is kind of a legend in the world of text and editing tools. After all, it has been around since 1983.

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Nika Prpic

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How to annotate video: Your guide for creating great video content

It’s never been easier to make,  share, and upload videos online. You can do it. I can do it. Heck, my 80-year-old Grandma can do it. And while she might not be your biggest competitor, there are countless other content creators out there who are just waiting to steal your precious views. 

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Valerie O'Connor

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21 best annotation tools for documents, video, and more

In today's data-driven world, annotation tools have become indispensable for various tasks, ranging from data labeling and content review to collaborative editing and research analysis. 

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Nika Prpic

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How to annotate documents for fast and clear feedback

When it comes to giving feedback on a document, it can be tricky to explain what you mean using words alone. That’s where annotations come in.  Whether you’re reviewing a Word document, a PDF file, or any other type of document, using annotations to share your feedback makes the entire process clearer, easier, and even – dare I say it – more enjoyable.

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Katie Garrett

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How to annotate a website for fast feedback and auditing

There are around 1.13 billion websites on the internet in 2023. That’s more than three websites for every single person in the United States. But, the question is, how much of that is valuable? According to Forbes, 88% of online users won’t return to a site after a bad experience. And who can blame them? With so much out there to explore, people don’t have time or space for garbage.

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Ethan Lott

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Top 13 video annotation tools for feedback and training AI

The average person now spends about 17 hours a week watching online videos. That's a whole lot of time. And a whole lot of video content. So whether you’re creating online language lessons, trying to boost engagement for a growing brand, or working on a machine learning project, annotating videos faster is always a win! That’s where feedback and AI video annotation tools come in.

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Valerie O'Connor

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How to collaboratively markup document and PDF files

Team collaboration improves dramatically when everyone can work on PDF files without delays. Therefore, we have prepared this detailed guide to help you in marking up a PDF file, improving productivity, and collaborating more effectively.

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Muriel Skusa

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How you can use PDF annotation to improve your document review process

As humans, we’re guilty of being creatures of habit. All too often, this shows itself in a tendency to stick to old-fashioned methods. Ditch the printer! In this article, we’ll be taking you through all the benefits of PDF annotation.

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Muriel Skusa

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16 best markup tools for PDFs, videos, images, and docs

Great content often requires many iterations. But most of the time, collaborating on different file types isn't as easy as it should be. That's when annotation and markup tools come into play. They can help your team directly work together on content and achieve amazing results on every project.

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Max Benz

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