Foxit PDF Editor

Foxit is a powerful, user-friendly PDF solution that allows you to create, edit, sign, and secure PDF documents with ease.

Getting Started

If you are new to FoxIt, start by downloading the desktop application and activating your license.

For Windows

  1. Open the Company Portal application on your PCWindows desktop with search showing Company Portal application
  2. From the Home section, under Recently Published Apps, select Foxit PDF Editor Pro and click Install
  3. When installation is complete, close the Company Portal application
  4. Open Foxit PDF Editor Pro and activate your license (see below)

For MacOS

  1. Open the Self Service application on your Mac deviceSelf service app landing page with Install button for Foxit circled
  2. Click Install under Foxit PDF Editor Pro
  3. When installation is complete, close the Self Service application
  4. Open Foxit PDF Editor Pro and activate your license (see below)

Activating Your License

  1. Click the SSO Login option in the Sign In pop up that displaysSign In pop up for Foxit with SSO Login option circled
  2. Enter your Widener University email address
  3. Select Widener UniversityPop Up to select account type for Foxit activation with Widener University option circled
  4. You may need to restart Foxit or complete other prompts the first time you log in.

 

If you need any assistance with this process, fill out a QuickTicket and a CX team member can assist you.

Helpful Features:

  • Advanced Editing Features
    • Create or combine PDFs from other files
    • Organize PDF files by rearranging, adding, removing pages
    • Create fillable forms
  • Collaboration Tools – annotate and comment on documents shared with colleagues
  • Accessibility – make documents and scans of text accessible for PDF and screen readers
  • Security – protect your PDFs with password encryption, digital signatures, and redaction tools to ensure confidentiality

If you have previously used Adobe Acrobat and want a better understanding of the differences, review this comparison chart.

 

How to Learn More

FoxIt Resources

You can also request assistance with how to use FoxIt from our CX team by filling out a QuickTicket.

 

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Tech Support Information

24/7 technology support is available via QuickTicket or calling Client Experience (CX) for your campus.

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Chester Campus

610-499-1047
[email protected]

Technology Support Center (TSC)
In-person support for students, faculty, and staff available on the first floor of
Wolfgram Memorial Library.

Information and Hours


Delaware Campus

302-477-2221

Client Experience (CX) Help Desk
In-person support for students, faculty, and staff is available on the first floor of the Main Law Building off the Main Street Atrium from 9am to 5pm Monday through Thursday.


Harrisburg Campus

717-541-1927

Client Experience (CX) Help Desk
In-person support for students, faculty, and staff is available on the second floor of the Library Building in rooms 211 and 212 from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

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