Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe offers free software for viewing PDF documents, as well as subscription based software packages for creating and editing PDFs and other media (Creative Cloud).

The Software & Application Support Centre (SAS) offers limited on-site use of the entire Creative Cloud software package, including Acrobat, for one-off professional media development and training.

Extensive use of subscription based Adobe software will require a department license, as SAS software and PCs are reserved for training and troubleshooting purposes, only. Please contact the EIT Helpdesk for more information on purchasing a licence.

SAS Contact

Location: Atrium 107

Email: sas@smu.ca

Phone: (902) 496-8168

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm



Managing PDF's with Adobe

Follow the steps in order to combine or merge multi pdf files into one:

    Numbered images showing how to open multiple pdf files in order to combine them
  1. Open one of your PDFs in Adobe Acrobat and click Combine Files on the right-side pane.
  2. Drag and Drop files or click the Add Files button and navigate to select your files. Click Open when you’re done. Image showing how to add files in different ways i.e. add a single file or add all the files in a folder
  3. If you have all your files in a folder, click Add Files on the top bar and select Add Folder and select your folder. (Or select any of the other options if you find appropriate) Image showing the Combine button after all the pdf files have been added
  4. In the next screen you can see all your files that are selected. Click Add Files on the top bar if you want to add more files.
  5. Click Combine when you’re satisfied with the files selected. Image showing Files option to Save As to save the document
  6. On the next screen you can review and edit your document. When you’re are satisfied click the File tab on the top left and select Save As.
  7. Click Choose a Different Folder. Image shoowing the blue Choose a Different folder button for saving the file
  8. Navigate to where you want to save your document, name your document and click Save. Image showing the option to enter the name of the file that is being saved


Managing Signature in Adobe

Follow the steps in order to add a signature to your pdf file:

  1. Open a .pdf document on Adobe Reader.
  2. Click on the Signature Button at the top menu. Image showing the Signature Button at the top when you have a file open
  3. Choose Add Signature or Add Initials depending on what you're looking for. The procedure to add both signature and initials are the same. Image showing the Add Signature button after you click on the Sign button from the top menu
  4. There are three different ways that you can add a signature or initial. By typing, drawing, or inserting an image.
    When in Type mode, simply start typing your signature or initials and it will show up in the box below. Image showing adding a signature in Type mode
  5. You can also click on Change style on the right side to change the font. Image showing the Change style button when typing a signature in Type mode
  6. In Draw mode, you can use your mouse to "draw" the signature if you want your signature to look more unique. Please note: Drawing with a mouse or trackpad might not be as accurate as writing your signature on paper. Image showing adding a signature in Draw mode
  7. Finally, you can take a picture of your signature on a white piece of paper and save it on your computer. Then in Image mode, navigate to the picture and select the picture of your signature and click Open. Now, you will be able to place that image on your pdf and use it as a signature. Image showing choosing an image of your signature that is saved on your machine
  8. After you are happy with your signature, click Apply at the bottom and your signature will be saved in Adobe and ready for use on your documents the next time after you click on the signature button. Image showing the Apply button to save your Signature Image showing an example of inserting a saved signature
  9. Click on the signature that you wish to use. Your mouse pointer will become your signature. Click where you want your signature to be. After, you can resize the signature if needed. Click the Save button or File > Save As to save your signature in the document.