How to Organize and Sign PDFs Using Acrobat 2020 Features
Question details
The user wants to understand and utilize the new features introduced in Adobe Acrobat 2020 for managing documents, searching files, and digitally signing PDF forms.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat 2020
- Device & OS
- Windows 10
- Scenario
- Managing recent files, searching cloud documents, and applying custom digital signatures to PDF forms.
- Observed behavior
- Acrobat 2020 offers a redesigned Home view for easier navigation, custom signature colors in Fill and Sign, and DirectInk functionality for smoother signing workflows.
Ensure your Adobe Acrobat 2020 software is fully updated and verify that your Windows 10 device supports a compatible stylus if you plan to use the DirectInk signing feature.
Navigate the Redesigned Home View
Use the centralized Home view to quickly access recent files, recommended tools, and cloud documents.
Acrobat 2020 introduces a unified Home view that acts as a central hub for your document management, making it easier to track shared-document activity and retrieve cloud files.
Open Acrobat 2020 to immediately view the newly redesigned Home dashboard.
Click on the 'Recent' tab in the left-hand pane to find previously opened documents or shared files.
Use the main search bar at the top of the Home view to locate files stored across your local drive and the Adobe Document Cloud.
Customize Fill and Sign Colors
Personalize your signatures and form fills by choosing custom colors within the Fill & Sign tools.
Utilize DirectInk for Natural Signatures
Draw smooth, natural signatures directly onto your PDF using a digital pen on compatible Windows 10 devices.
Organize and Sign PDFs Effortlessly with WPS Office
If you are looking for an intuitive and feature-rich way to manage your documents, WPS PDF provides powerful tools to organize pages, fill out forms, and add digital signatures seamlessly without a steep learning curve.
- 1. Open your document: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF file using the built-in WPS PDF reader.
- 2. Organize pages: Navigate to the 'Page' tab on the top ribbon to easily reorder, extract, insert, or delete pages as needed.
- 3. Create a signature: Switch to the 'Insert' tab and click on the 'Sign' button to create or import your digital signature.
- 4. Apply and save: Place your signature on the desired line, adjust its size and color, and hit 'Save' to finalize your document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the signature color in Acrobat Reader 2020?
Customizing Fill and Sign colors is primarily a feature for Acrobat Pro and Standard 2020 users. Free Acrobat Reader users generally have limited color options (usually restricted to black or blue) depending on their specific update version.
What devices support the DirectInk feature in Acrobat 2020?
DirectInk is fully supported on Windows 10 devices that are equipped with a compatible digital pen or stylus. It relies on Windows Ink workspace APIs to provide a hardware-accelerated, natural drawing experience.
How do I search across all my shared documents in Acrobat?
You can use the unified search box located at the top of the new Home view. It allows you to search for file names not just in your local storage, but across your Adobe Document Cloud and files currently in shared-document activity.
Are documents signed in WPS PDF compatible with standard PDF readers?
Yes, all annotations, form data, and digital signatures added using WPS PDF strictly comply with international PDF specifications. They will display correctly when opened in Adobe Acrobat or any other standard PDF viewing software.
