Use PDF attachments

PDF documents are not just containers for text and graphics, PDFs are capable of containing whole files inside them -- making exchanging sets of documents much easier and more reliable. For example, if you're sending a PDF document for review, you could attach the source file (say a Word file) inside the PDF document. It's a good way to make sure files don't go missing. When the user double-clicks on the attachment icon, the file will open up the default viewer for that application.

The File Attachments window gives you a central place to view, insert, delete and export attachments, and you can also access all attachments from the Commenting panel.

To open an attachment, do any of the following:

• Double-click the attachment icon where it appears on the page.
• Choose Document > File Attachments > Open.

To view attachments in the Commenting panel, do one of the following:

• Select the Show/Hide Document panel  toolbar button, followed by the Comments panel  button.
• Choose View > Document panel > Comments.
• Use the F6 shortcut key, followed by the Comments panel  button.

To view attachments in the File Attachments window:

1. Choose Document > File Attachments.

To add, save and delete attachments from PDF documents:

1. Choose Document > File Attachments.
2. Do any of the following:
   • Import attachments.
   • Export or save attachments to your computer.
   • Delete attachments.

Note: Recipients of your PDF documents containing attachments can only access them if they have an application that supports the format. For example, if you attach a Word file, the recipient must have Microsoft^® Word installed.