Can Acrobat Standard DC Send Shared Reviews or Request Signatures?
Question details
Users want to know if Adobe Acrobat Standard DC includes features for shared reviews, shared commenting, or requesting signatures.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Standard DC
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to collaborate on a PDF document by sending it for shared review, adding comments, or requesting digital signatures.
- Observed behavior
- The options for Send for Shared Review, Send for Shared Commenting, or Request for Signature are missing, unselectable, or unavailable in the Standard DC interface.
Check your current Adobe account subscription details to confirm whether you are currently using the Standard or Pro version of Acrobat DC.
Upgrade to Adobe Acrobat Pro
Shared review, shared commenting, and signature request features are exclusive to Acrobat Pro. Upgrading your account will unlock these collaboration tools.
Adobe restricts advanced collaboration features like Send for Shared Review and Request for Signature to its Pro subscription tier. Standard DC users will inherently find these options missing or unselectable.
Go to the official Adobe Acrobat plan comparison page to review the differences between the Standard and Pro versions.
Log into your Adobe account portal and follow the prompts to upgrade your current Standard DC subscription to Acrobat Pro DC.
Once the upgrade is complete, close and restart your Adobe Acrobat application. Sign out and sign back in to sync your new subscription status.
Navigate to the Tools menu in Acrobat, where 'Send for Review' and 'Request Signatures' will now be active and selectable for your documents.
Easily Comment, Review, and Sign PDFs with WPS Office
If you need to collaborate on PDFs without upgrading to an expensive premium subscription, WPS Office provides built-in PDF tools to add comments, share files, and insert PDF signatures seamlessly.
- 1. Open Your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF document you need to review or sign.
- 2. Add Comments: Navigate to the 'Comment' tab to add highlights, text boxes, or sticky notes for your collaborative review.
- 3. Insert a Signature: Go to the 'Insert' tab and click on 'Sign' to create or add your saved electronic signature to the document.
- 4. Save and Share: Save your annotated or signed PDF and share it with your team members directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the review and signature buttons grayed out in Acrobat Standard DC?
These buttons are grayed out because they are premium features restricted to Adobe Acrobat Pro subscriptions. You cannot use them with a standard license.
Can I view a shared review PDF if I only have the free Adobe Reader?
Yes, users with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader can typically participate in and view shared reviews if the document was originally sent and configured by an Acrobat Pro user.
Are there free alternatives to request signatures or add comments?
Yes, software like WPS Office allows you to insert electronic signatures, add extensive comments, and share documents with collaborators without needing a premium Acrobat subscription.
