[Android] allow adding comments without deselecting the highlight tool

Two feature requests that would drastically improve the annotation workflow on e-ink devices:

1. Current workflow: To add a comment on a highlighted text, you first have to deselect the highlighting tool, then tap the highlighted text. This becomes tedious when highlighting and commenting repeatedly.

Idea: Allow adding comments (with a tap) while the highlighting tool is still active.

2. Current workflow: When adding a comment, the keyboard does not open automatically.

Idea: After tapping the highlighted text, open both the "add comment" panel and the keyboard automatically.

Thank you very much!
  • The first request would make a big difference on e-ink devices. If you’re doing several highlights in a row and adding a short comment to each, switching out of highlight mode every time adds unnecessary taps and breaks the reading flow. Having the comment action available directly on an existing highlight would fit the workflow much better. Auto-opening the keyboard also makes sense, especially for quick notes where there’s no reason to require another tap before typing.
Sign In or Register to comment.