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Unable to delete a signature in the drop down so that I can add a new one. The delete box is grayed out and won't respond.
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Dear all,
I had a similar issue; unable to change signature in the Fill & Sign Tool drop down list.
Then I did this:
1. Close Adobe Reader application
2. Microsoft Windows - Go to Local(C) > Users > User(Yours) > AppData> Roaming> Adobe > Acrobat > DC > Security
3. Rename the below files
reader_fss_signature_initials into XXXreader_fss_signature_initials
reader_fss_signature_initiali into XXXreader_fss_signature_initiali
reader_fss_signature_initialk into XXXreader_fss_signature_initialk
4. Open Adobe Reader application, then the signature in the Fill & Sign Tool is back to default blank
The issue has been fixed and system will create a new files for reader_fss_signature_initials, reader_fss_signature_initiali, and reader_fss_signature_initialk.
You may keep XXX---- files for the backup.
Hope this can help you.
Cheers,
jfk
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To address the problem, please follow these steps:
Remove the Application: Start by using the Acrobat Cleaner Tool, which can help ensure a clean uninstallation. You can download the tool from this link: Acrobat Cleaner Tool. Make sure to carefully follow the instructions provided on the Adobe website to uninstall Acrobat completely.
Reboot Your Computer: After using the Cleaner Tool, please restart your computer. This step is essential to ensure that any remaining traces of the previous installation are completely cleared.
Reinstall Acrobat: Once your computer has rebooted, you can proceed to reinstall Adobe Acrobat. You can download the latest version directly from Adobe's official website at this link: Adobe Acrobat DC Downloads. Be sure to select the appropriate version and follow the installation instructions provided.
I hope these steps help resolve the issues you're experiencing with Adobe Acrobat. If you encounter any difficulties or have further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out for assistance. We're here to support you through this process.
~Amal
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I think the easiest way of fixing it is - First press on the close (x) button next to the signature a few times (it would be still not gone that is the problem we have), then open task manager (ctrl+alt+delete), 'End Task' Adobe Acrobat. Now start Adobe Acrobat, the signature will be gone and 'Add signature' will be shown.
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Hi there,
We are sorry for the trouble. As described, you are unable to delete a signature in the drop-down menu and add a new one.
Are you getting any error message when trying to delete an existing signature or initial? If yes, please share the screenshot of the error message for a better understanding.
Also, what is the version of the Adobe Acrobat DC installed? To check the version of the application please use the link: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/identify-product-version.html
Make sure you have the latest version of the application 19.21.20061 Go to Help > Check for Updates.
Please click on the 'Minus' sign in front of the signature or initial to delete the existing one and then click on the 'Plus' sign to add a new signature or initial
Let us know if you still face the issue
Regards
Amal
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There are no error messages that come up. When I click on the gray minus
sign, it does nothing. That is the problem. There is no plus sign to add a
new signature or initial. Below is the version I have:
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Hi there,
We are sorry to hear that the issue is still unresolved.
Please try to repair installation (For Windows) Go to Help > Repair Installation.
If it still doesn't work please try the following steps and see if that helps:
Let us know how it goes.
Regards
Amal
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I sat down with my IT administrator and we tried both of these suggestions.
However, they did not make a difference.
We did some more trouble shooting and ended up logging out of Adobe DC and
there was a brief window where we could delete the signatures. Now, when I
log back in I am able to add a signature and it saves it. Strange.
Thank you,
*Beckie Page*
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Hi Beckie,
We are glad to hear that the issue got resolved.
Feel free to contact us for any further assistance required in the future.
Regards
Amal
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Beckie can you please let me know how you fixed this? I'm having the same problem. I'm on a Mac and I did just get a new laptop/Catalina but can't recall if I've changed a signature since then. Amal - any suggestions besides above? It's really a big problem.
Thanks!
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We are having the same problem as well. Using version 2020.006.20034 of Abobe Acrobat Pro DC. We first started noticing this issue a week or so ago. It is extremely annoying and we would like to fix it.
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We are having the same problem, really makes me angry!!!!
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They are ignoring us. We should all cancel! They do not care f the product is not functioning. They just take us for suckers.
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Hi All
We are sorry for the delay in response and the trouble you have faced.
please try the following steps and see if that helps:
If it still doesn't work, please create a new test user profile with full admin rights or enable the root account in Mac (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204012) and try using the application there and check.
Let us know how it goes.
Regards
Amal
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Please help, I also have same exact issue, whenever i click "-" its not responding and i cant change the signature. I've reinstall the Adobe Acrobat Pro Dc but still same issue.
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Hi chris
We are sorry for the trouble.
please try the following steps and see if that helps:
If it still doesn't work, please create a new test user profile with full admin rights or enable the root account in Mac (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204012) and try using the application there and check.
Let us know how it goes.
Regards
Amal
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Hi
Has this been resolved, just happened on mine now as well. I am on a Mac on the lastest OS.
Done the install /reinstall. Not a configuratoin issue, this is a Adobe code issue.
Stuck without the ability.
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Hi there
We are sorry to hear that the issue still persists.
Have you tried creating a new user account with full admin rights or enabling the root account in Mac as described above?
If it still doesn't work, please collect the log files of the profile in which you are experiencing the issue and share the file with us for further investigation. Please upload the file to the document cloud (https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/home/) generate the link and share it with us.
Regards
Amal
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Having the same problem. Come on Adobe. Fix this!
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Hi Joshknoedler
We are sorry for the trouble.
Please try to update the application to the new version 20.009.20065 and see if the works. Go to Help > Check for Updates.
Let us know how it goes
Regards
Amal
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Same has happened to me... just spent 30 mins uninstalling and reinstalling - to no avail.
Really don't want to spend the day messing around with new profiles etc - and shouldn't have to.
Please sort it asap Adobe.
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Was having same issue! HOWEVER, upon clicking the minus next to my signature (left click) and then immediately clicking RIGHT CLICK, I able to delete my signatures.
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I just had this problem start for me a few days ago and the left click right click worked. Thanks Kema Fire Department!
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This is what worked for me. Just clicking really fast on it whole bunch of times finally opened it up. Not a good feature, this part of the product needs some work!!!!
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Why Does Adobe limit the number of signatures to two?
I shouldn't have to muck around with registry settings and renaming files.
This is rediculous...
Another half baked Adobe solution.
Another waste of the subscription monies I pay for this product.
When are Adobe going to rectify this limitation?!!
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What makes you think it does that? You can have as many digital signature profiles as you wish.
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I cannot add more than two signatures, there is no option to allow me to add more signatures.
The Sign Yourself menu will only allow me to add a signature once I delete one of the exisiting two...
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Hi, next time when you add a new signature, uncheck the "save signature" box, then your signature will not be saved so you can add whatever and as many signatures as you want. Just remember not to save it. If the box currently occupied by signatures already and you cannot add new ones, please log out from the adobe account and sign in again, then they will be forgotten and then you can add new one again (don't save it).