What Is Adobe Acrobat?
Adobe Acrobat is a tool used to open, create, and edit PDF files. Most County employees already have Adobe Reader installed, which allows you to view and fill out PDFs. If you need to combine files, edit text, or add security features to a PDF, you may need Adobe Acrobat Standard or Adobe Acrobat Pro.
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Adobe Reader: Free and installed on all County computers. Allows viewing, printing, and filling out forms.
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Adobe Acrobat Standard: Lets you edit PDFs, combine documents, and convert files into PDF format.
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Adobe Acrobat Pro: Includes everything in Standard, plus advanced features like redacting sensitive content, comparing versions, and working with scanned documents.
Who Uses This Software?
Adobe Reader is used by almost everyone across the County. Staff who regularly work with official documents—like contracts, reports, or forms—may need Acrobat Standard or Pro to edit and manage PDFs.
If you’re unsure which version you need, the IT Service Desk can help guide you.
Key Features
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View and print PDF documents
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Fill out and sign forms electronically
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Edit text and images in existing PDFs (Standard or Pro only)
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Combine multiple documents into one file
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Redact sensitive information (Pro only)
Common Uses at the County
Employees use Acrobat to:
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Complete official forms for internal and external use
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Prepare documents for public distribution
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Merge multiple reports into a single file
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Digitally sign or request signatures on County paperwork
How Do I Get This Software?
Adobe Reader is already installed on all County devices. If you need Standard or Pro, submit a service request to purchase or transfer a license.
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