Add Text Strikeout Annotation to Document

Introduction

In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to add a text strikeout annotation to a document using GroupDocs.Annotation for .NET. This library provides powerful tools for annotating various document types, enhancing collaboration and document review processes.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

1. GroupDocs.Annotation for .NET: Install the library. You can download it from here.
2. Development Environment: Set up a suitable development environment for .NET development.
3. Document: Have a document ready to annotate, such as a PDF file.

Importing Namespaces

First, import the necessary namespaces to access the functionalities of GroupDocs.Annotation:

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.IO;
using GroupDocs.Annotation.Models;
using GroupDocs.Annotation.Models.AnnotationModels;
using GroupDocs.Annotation.Options;

Now, let’s break down the process of adding a text strikeout annotation into multiple steps:

Step 1: Define Output Path

string outputPath = Path.Combine("Your Document Directory", "result" + Path.GetExtension("input.pdf"));

Here, we define the output path where the annotated document will be saved.

Step 2: Initialize Annotator

using (Annotator annotator = new Annotator("input.pdf"))

Initialize the Annotator object by providing the path to the input document (PDF file in this case).

Step 3: Create Strikeout Annotation

StrikeoutAnnotation strikeout = new StrikeoutAnnotation
{
    CreatedOn = DateTime.Now,
    FontColor = 65535,
    Message = "This is strikeout annotation",
    Opacity = 0.7,
    PageNumber = 0,
    BackgroundColor = 16761035,
    Points = new List<Point>
    {
        new Point(80, 730), new Point(240, 730), new Point(80, 650), new Point(240, 650)
    },
    Replies = new List<Reply>
    {
        new Reply
        {
            Comment = "First comment",
            RepliedOn = DateTime.Now
        },
        new Reply
        {
            Comment = "Second comment",
            RepliedOn = DateTime.Now
        }
    }
};

Create a StrikeoutAnnotation object with desired properties such as message, opacity, page number, background color, points (coordinates), and replies.

Step 4: Add Annotation

annotator.Add(strikeout);

Add the created strikeout annotation to the document.

Step 5: Save Document

annotator.Save(outputPath);

Save the annotated document to the specified output path.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to add a text strikeout annotation to a document using GroupDocs.Annotation for .NET. This powerful library enables efficient document annotation, enhancing collaboration and document review processes.

FAQ’s

Is GroupDocs.Annotation compatible with various document formats?

Yes, GroupDocs.Annotation supports a wide range of document formats including PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.

Can I customize the appearance of annotations?

Absolutely, you can customize annotation properties such as color, opacity, font size, and more according to your requirements.

Does GroupDocs.Annotation provide collaboration features?

Yes, GroupDocs.Annotation facilitates collaboration by allowing users to add comments, replies, and annotations to documents.

Is there a free trial available?

Yes, you can avail of a free trial from here.

Where can I get support for GroupDocs.Annotation?

You can get support from the GroupDocs.Annotation forum.