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How do I erase or delete an annotation?

There are two ways to remove an annotation: delete it with the Trash icon, or erase free-draw ink with the Eraser tool.

These annotation types are removed with the Trash icon:

highlight
underline
squiggle
strikethrough
text
note
shapes (lines, arrows, rectangles, and ellipses)
images and audio clips
stamps

Be sure none of the tool icons in the Annotation Toolbar are selected, then touch or click the annotation to bring up the horizontal menu and choose the Trash icon:

📝 NOTE: The Eraser only works on Drawing and Freeform Highlight ink — use the Trash icon for everything else.

On a Mac, you can also right-click / Control + click / two-finger trackpad touch and choose Delete:

To remove ink annotations (the Drawing tool and the Freeform Highlight tool), be sure none of the tool icons are selected, choose the Eraser, and mark over the annotation to remove it.

✅ TIP: Adjust the eraser's size by touching or clicking its dot in the toolbar and moving the slider:

What's Next

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Updated on: 15/10/2026

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