Adobe Acrobat: Working with PDF Documents

Overview

Adobe Acrobat provides tools for creating, editing, organizing, converting, and sharing PDF documents.

Some features are available in the free Adobe Acrobat Reader application, while advanced editing features require an appropriate Adobe Acrobat license.

This article provides an overview of common PDF tasks and links to Adobe's official instructions.

Common Adobe Acrobat Tasks

Create a PDF

Adobe Acrobat allows you to create PDFs from supported documents and file types.

You can also create PDF files directly from many Microsoft 365 applications by selecting File > Save As or Export, then choosing PDF as the file format.

Edit an Existing PDF

With an appropriate Adobe Acrobat license, you can edit text and images in a PDF.

1. Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat.
2. Select the Edit tool.
3. Make the necessary changes.
4. Save the document.

Note: Advanced editing features are not included in the free Acrobat Reader application.

Combine Multiple PDFs

1. Open Adobe Acrobat.
2. Locate the Combine files tool.
3. Add the files you want to combine.
4. Arrange them in the desired order.
5. Select Combine.
6. Save the new PDF.

Organize PDF Pages

Adobe Acrobat allows licensed users to:

• Rearrange pages
• Delete unnecessary pages
• Rotate pages
• Insert pages from other documents
• Extract selected pages into a new document

Use the Organize pages tool to access these features.

Convert a PDF

Depending on your Adobe license, you can convert PDF documents into other formats, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

1. Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat.
2. Select the available Convert or Export a PDF option.
3. Choose the desired file format.
4. Follow the prompts to save the converted document.

Fill Out and Sign a PDF

Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat support filling out PDF forms and adding signatures.

1. Open the PDF.
2. Select the appropriate form or signing tool.
3. Enter the requested information.
4. Add your signature if needed.
5. Save the completed document.

Adobe Acrobat Help and Tutorials

For detailed instructions and current screenshots, use Adobe's official documentation:

• Adobe Acrobat Help Center
• Adobe Acrobat Tutorials
• Adobe Acrobat Reader Help

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• Install Adobe Acrobat Reader
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• Adobe Creative Cloud Sign-In

Need Additional Help?

If you cannot access an Adobe Acrobat feature, experience a technical problem, or need assistance with Adobe licensing, submit an IT Support Request.

Include the task you are trying to complete and any error messages you receive.