ARCHIVED: Using Adobe Reader, can I edit a PDF document?

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You cannot edit PDF documents using Adobe Reader; rather, Reader only allows you to view and print PDF documents. To create or edit a PDF document in Windows or Mac OS X, you need Adobe Acrobat (Standard, Pro, or Pro Extended), or a third-party application such as OpenOffice.org.

Many Adobe software products are available free via IUware for IU students, faculty, and staff under the IU/Adobe License Agreement.

For instructions and download links, see ARCHIVED: At IU, where can I find Adobe Acrobat?