Bug 512647

Summary: Feature Request: Add “Hide All” for annotations and handwriting notes in Okular
Product: [Applications] okular Reporter: dene18 <scc>
Component: generalAssignee: Okular developers <okular-devel>
Status: CONFIRMED ---    
Severity: wishlist CC: aacid, oliver.schramm97
Priority: NOR    
Version First Reported In: unspecified   
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Platform: Other   
OS: Other   
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Description dene18 2025-11-26 16:39:05 UTC 
Hello Okular team,

I would like to suggest a new feature for Okular: a **“Hide All” option** to quickly hide all annotations, comments, highlights, and handwriting notes in a PDF.

**Use case:**

* I often use Okular on a **touchscreen or interactive whiteboard** without a keyboard.
* Currently, each annotation must be hidden **one by one**, which is time-consuming and inconvenient.
* A single **Hide All button** would allow users to instantly hide all notes while keeping the PDF content visible.

**Benefits:**

* Improves workflow for teachers, students, and presenters using interactive displays.
* Makes reviewing and reading PDFs faster and easier.

Thank you for considering this feature!
Comment 1 Oliver Schramm 2025-11-27 01:53:27 UTC 
*** Bug 512645 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***