My Printable Collections only work in Adobe Reader and NOT Mac’s default PDF viewer called Preview. Double clicking on a PDF file on a Mac will open it it in Preview even if you have Adobe Reader installed.
I recommend launching Adobe Reader and opening my files directly from Adobe Reader itself. To do this:
- Download Adobe Reader for free here and install it on your computer.
- Download a fresh copy of your files (make sure they have downloaded fully before proceeding or you will get an error message).
- Open Adobe Reader from your Applications folder.
- In Adobe Reader, click on File – Open.
- Navigate to the folder where you saved the downloaded files (usually your Downloads folder unless you chose a specific location) and select them
- They should open in Adobe Reader now!
Alternatively, Mac users can set Adobe Reader as the default PDF viewer, so that all PDF files are automatically opened in Adobe Reader instead of Preview.
HOW TO SET ADOBE READER AS THE DEFAULT PDF VIEWER ON A MAC
▶ Don’t have Adobe Reader on your computer yet?
1. Download the Latest version of Adobe Reader and install it on your computer. It's free and you can get it here from Adobe's website.
2. Although you may have now installed the latest version of Adobe Reader, your Mac will still use “Preview” when you click on a PDF file UNLESS you change the default PDF reader from “Preview” to “Adobe Reader”. To make that change, follow the simple steps below:
(a) Move the Adobe Reader icon in your “Applications” folder to the “Dock” which is where all your program icons are located at the bottom of your desktop.
(b) Open Adobe Reader from the Dock.
(c) Using the File / Open menu in Adobe Reader, locate and open any PDF file that you have on your computer.
(d) You should then get the following message: “Adobe Reader is not currently configured to be the default application for pdf files. Would you like to make pdf files open with Adobe Reader instead of Preview?”
(e) Click “Yes”
2. Although you may have now installed the latest version of Adobe Reader, your Mac will still use “Preview” when you click on a PDF file UNLESS you change the default PDF reader from “Preview” to “Adobe Reader”. To make that change, follow the simple steps below:
(a) Move the Adobe Reader icon in your “Applications” folder to the “Dock” which is where all your program icons are located at the bottom of your desktop.
(b) Open Adobe Reader from the Dock.
(c) Using the File / Open menu in Adobe Reader, locate and open any PDF file that you have on your computer.
(d) You should then get the following message: “Adobe Reader is not currently configured to be the default application for pdf files. Would you like to make pdf files open with Adobe Reader instead of Preview?”
(e) Click “Yes”
▶ Already have Adobe Reader on your computer (but it’s not set as the default PDF viewer)?
1. Using Finder, locate any PDF file. While holding down the Control key, single click the PDF file you wish to open. Then select 'Get Info' from the menu you've opened.
2. Under the heading 'Open with,' the current default application for opening PDF's is listed (which will most likely be Preview). If there is no application listed you may need to click the triangle to the left of 'Open with' so that it points downward to reveal the current setting.
3. Click on the application listed to open a menu displaying additional applications. In this menu locate the most recent version of Adobe Reader.
(a) If Reader is listed, Select it
(b) If Reader is not listed or an old version of the software is listed select 'Other' from the bottom of the menu. Navigate through your Applications folder to locate the icon for the Adobe Reader application and click to highlight it. Click the Add button to select Reader.
4. Back in the information window click the 'Change All' button so that all subsequent PDF files will be opened by the Adobe Reader
5. Click the Continue button to confirm that you'd like to change your settings. Now all PDF files will be opened by Adobe Reader.
That's it!
2. Under the heading 'Open with,' the current default application for opening PDF's is listed (which will most likely be Preview). If there is no application listed you may need to click the triangle to the left of 'Open with' so that it points downward to reveal the current setting.
3. Click on the application listed to open a menu displaying additional applications. In this menu locate the most recent version of Adobe Reader.
(a) If Reader is listed, Select it
(b) If Reader is not listed or an old version of the software is listed select 'Other' from the bottom of the menu. Navigate through your Applications folder to locate the icon for the Adobe Reader application and click to highlight it. Click the Add button to select Reader.
4. Back in the information window click the 'Change All' button so that all subsequent PDF files will be opened by the Adobe Reader
5. Click the Continue button to confirm that you'd like to change your settings. Now all PDF files will be opened by Adobe Reader.
That's it!
If you wish to change your default PDF viewer back to Preview at a later date, you can follow the instructions above selecting Preview instead of Adobe Reader.
I can not find my adobe reader in the finder, so I am going to continue with the download and hope it works, If not can I re download on here?
Hi Kelli – You can redownload from the Thank You page (if you leave it open) or your confirmation email (that will be sent to your Paypal address) . Once you download, save the file to your computer, then control-click (or right click if you have that option on your mac) and choose Adobe Reader from the list. If Adobe Reader isn’t listed then you don’t have it installed.
Regards
Simone
Simone,
Thank you for your detailed instructions for downloading and for a great product! I am so pleased with how easy it was to edit and love the invitations.
Thank you!
Leah
Thanks Leah! Hope you have a great party!
Simone,
I am excited to order these!! Best ones I have found yet and I have been searching for a WEEK!! Others make it so complicated to give them information for them to type and then I realize I may have left things out!! NO THANK YOU!!! This sounds so easy and PERFECT and exactly what I am looking for!!
Questions: Instead of a “happy birthday” banner can I get a banner that says “TREATMENTS”?
THANK YOU,
Felissa Covin
Hi Felissa! My banners are designed so that you can print off any message that you like. They come on (usually) one single page which can be edited and printed multiple times to create custom messages. You type in the first letters of your message “T” and “R” , print, and then type over those letters with the next letters in your message and reprint the page, and so-on. Hope that helps! Simone
Hi!
Love the pack and got it open in Adobe Reader…But can’t figure out how to write the text in…Help!!
Elissa
Hi Elissa, To enter your text, all you need to do is highlight my sample text and then start typing over it with your own wording. If you are having problems doing this, it may be that you are not opening & editing the file in Adobe Reader. My Printable Collections only work in Adobe Reader and NOT Mac’s default PDF viewer called Preview. Double clicking on a PDF file on a Mac will open it it in Preview even if you have Adobe Reader installed. I have just sent you an email to follow up. Simone