How to Delete a Test PDF Sent for Signature in Adobe Document Cloud
Question details
The user wants to remove a test PDF document that was previously sent and signed via Adobe Document Cloud.
- Product
- Adobe Document Cloud
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Cleaning up test documents and agreements sent for signature to maintain an organized cloud workspace.
- Observed behavior
- The user is looking for the correct procedure to either delete an agreement from Adobe Acrobat Sign or remove a shared link in Document Cloud.
Verify whether your test document was sent through Adobe Acrobat Sign as a formal agreement or simply shared as a viewable link, as the removal steps differ for each method.
Manage and Hide Agreements in Adobe Acrobat Sign
Use this method if the test PDF was sent through Adobe Acrobat Sign for formal signatures.
Adobe Acrobat Sign treats documents as legal agreements. Depending on your organization's privacy and compliance settings, you may only be allowed to 'Hide' completed agreements rather than permanently delete them.
Sign in to your Adobe Acrobat Document Cloud account on your web browser.
Navigate to the 'Sign' or 'Adobe Acrobat Sign' section, then click on 'Manage' to view all your agreements.
Select the test agreement. If the document is still in progress, click on 'Cancel' in the right-hand options pane to stop the signing process.
Once the agreement is canceled or if it was already completed, select the document again and click 'Hide' (or 'Delete' if your account permissions allow it) to remove it from your dashboard.
Remove a Shared File Link in Document Cloud
Follow these steps if you simply shared the PDF via a generated link rather than routing it through Acrobat Sign.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I permanently delete a signed agreement in Adobe Acrobat Sign?
It depends on your account settings. Many enterprise accounts restrict permanent deletion for legal and compliance reasons. In those cases, you will only have the option to 'Hide' the document from your dashboard.
What happens when I cancel an agreement that is in progress?
Canceling an agreement stops the signature process immediately. The recipients will receive a notification that the agreement was canceled, and they will no longer be able to view or sign the document.
Does unsharing a link delete the original PDF?
No. Removing or unsharing a link only revokes access for the people who have the URL. The original PDF file remains safely stored in your Adobe Document Cloud files until you manually delete it.
Why don't I see the delete option for my PDF?
The delete option is typically tied to account permissions. If you are part of a corporate or enterprise team, your administrator might have disabled deletion capabilities to maintain a complete audit trail.
