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melissahee
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August 23, 2022
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unable to combine pdf files locally

  • August 23, 2022
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I've had to redownload my creative cloud apps due to a new computer, but with the Acrobat Reader DC, I can no longer Combine Files locally. It's requiring that i go online, upload the docs, combine them there and then download them back. What am I doing wrong, and if this is the design, why would Adobe create extra work to accomplish a simple step?

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Dave__M
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Dave__MCommunity Expert
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August 23, 2022

You must use Acrobat Pro DC to do this sort of function.  Reader and Acrobat Pro have long looked very similar (intentionally), but it is easy to be in Reader, thinking you're using Acrobat.  Look at your Title Bar across the top of your document.  It should tell you the file name (if open) and the application name.

 

Be sure you are logged in to your Adobe account too.

My best,

Dave

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melissaheeAuthor
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August 23, 2022

Thanks Dave. It is indeed Reader, but I know my old computer had Pro - is that not available on CC? I didn't see Pro when I searched.

Dave__M
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Dave__MCommunity Expert
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August 23, 2022

I find it in the listing of all apps (see below):

Does your list look similar?

Dave

Bernd Alheit
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Bernd AlheitCommunity Expert
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August 23, 2022

Acrobat Reader can't combine files.

 Install and use Adobe Acrobat.

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