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December 11, 2019
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Acrobat Crashing when changing fonts/signing document

  • December 11, 2019
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After clicking Add Text and changing the font, then clicking on the page to add the text the message just comes up saying “Adobe Acrobat DC has stopped working.”

Same thing happens in the signature as well, it’s odd.

I have tried every "fix" found on a Google search, but nothing seems to work. I have re-imaged the computer and Adobe support even remote desktop'd and those couldn't solve the problem.

Any tips would be helpful. Thanks!

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Amal.
Community Manager
Community Manager
December 12, 2019

Hi there 

 

We are sorry for the trouble. As described above the application crashes when changing fonts / signing documents.

 

++ Adding to the suggestions by ls_rbls

 

A new version of the Adobe Acrobat / Reader DC is now available, version 19.21.20058. Make sure you have the latest version. Go to Help > Check for Updates.

 

You may also download the patch manually using the link here - https://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/acrobatetk/tools/ReleaseNotesDC/index.html

 

Let us know if you still experience the issue

 

Regards

Amal

ls_rbls
Community Expert
December 11, 2019

Hi,

 

Here are a few additional questions:

 

  • what is the version number of Adobe AcrobatDC that you're using
  • what is the operating system where you have Acrobat installed
  • was Adobe Acrobat installed via Creative Cloud subscription or did you subscribed just for the Acrobat.
  • can you clarify if this is happening with every PDF file or just the file you're using
  • have you tested opening that file in another computer and see if the same problem occurs?

 

And here are a few suggestion:

 

  • if the file works fine in another computer compare the Preferences settings for Acrobat in that other PC
  • try to repair Acrobat; go to the Help menu select Repair Installation
  • if you're using windows disable data execution prevention for all programs
  • design which signing tool are you using to fill the form and sign the document.