Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Acrobat Reader is a piece of software used to read PDFs. It also includes some annotating features.
Key features
- Easily view and add comments to PDFs.
- Complete and submit PDF forms.
- Search for keywords and phrases in PDFs.
- A mobile app (adobe.com) is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Access instructions
- This software is installed in our computer labs.
- For other University managed devices running Windows, you can install this software from the Software Center.
- For other devices, you can either download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader (adobe.com) or access it through the virtual desktop service (VDS).
Available to staff and students
You can use this service on University-managed and personal devices.
App-based
This service is also accessible via the virtual desktop service (VDS)
Free to use
This service is free to use.
Access instructions
- This software is installed in our computer labs.
- For other University managed devices running Windows, you can install this software from the Software Center.
- For other devices, you can either download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader (adobe.com) or access it through the virtual desktop service (VDS).
Guides and help
How-to guides and set up
Training and best practice
Contact for support
If you are experiencing technical issues and need advice, please visit the Adobe Support Centre (adobe.com).
Service commitments
The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.
Availability
- This is a live service, available 24/7.
Support
- This service is managed by a third party.
- They are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults. We provide advice and support for local issues during our opening hours.
Support is available via the Adobe Support Centre (adobe.com).
Standards
- Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers, and we monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.
We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.
Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024