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Adobe Acrobat Reader




Tool Type

Reading, Collaboration

Who Uses It?

Students, Instructors, Staff

Tags

IT Approved



Difficulty

Beginner-Friendly

Accessibility Info(link is external)

Sign and read experience for front-end users is highly dependent on the PDF's accessibility and how it was created originally. PDFs scanned or not made accessible will not be able to be read by screen readers. Some parts of the web version may not have high enough contrast. When Sending PDFs for signing some controls are not keyboard accessible. The send experience for PDFs is missing the correct names and roles for controls in interface components.



Tool Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader is an essential tool for students and instructors at a community college. It allows you to view, print, and share PDF files. Use it for viewing and reading PDFs digitally making it an easy option to quickly open and review files. A key feature is the ability to add signatures and fill out forms directly in the program, streamlining administrative tasks. Acrobat Reader also offers a mobile version, enabling access and some manipulation of PDFs on-the-go. With its functionality and user-friendly interface, it empowers efficient digital document management for a more productive academic experience.



Cost/Licenses

Free, Provided by the College to All

How to Get or Use This Tool

Download and Install Adobe Acrobat Reader for free on Adobe's website(link is external). Most Lane devices should have this installed by default. If your Lane device does not you can contact the IT help desk to have them install it for you.


Platforms

Web-based, Mac OS, Window OS, Chrome OS, Mobile

Pros

  • Easy to print and save documents.
  • You can sign PDFs easily with manual and digital signatures.
  • Works on mobile devices.
  • Has a chrome extension to use in your browser directly.

Cons

  • Creation of forms is not on the free version.
  • If the PDF you are opening is not accessible as screen reader may not be effective.

Similar Tools

Preview on Mac, Adobe Acrobat Pro

Supported By

Academic Technology Center (ATC) - atc@lanecc.edu

Last Updated: 05/31/2024 - 16:29
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