Technical Writing Terms

What Is an Annotation?

An annotation is a visual marking added to an image or screenshot to highlight, explain, or draw attention to a specific area.

An annotation is a visual marking added to an image or screenshot to highlight, explain, or draw attention to a specific area. Common annotations include arrows, circles, numbered callouts, highlights, and text labels.

Annotations guide the reader's eye straight to what matters in a screenshot, which is especially important in busy interfaces. Folge lets you add annotations to captured screenshots automatically as you document.

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Frequently asked questions

What are common types of annotation?
Common annotations include arrows, rectangles and circles, numbered step markers, blur or redaction for sensitive data, and text labels.

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