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Start here: Foxit Customization Wizard (Windows)

Foxit Customization Wizard tool (hereafter, "the Wizard") is a configuration utility for customizing (creating an MST file) the Foxit PDF Editor or Foxit PDF Reader installer before large scale deployment.

Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Rendition Server Web Applications on Microsoft Windows Server with IIS

This guide provides detailed instructions for installing the Rendition Server Web Applications on a Microsoft Windows Server with IIS 7.5 or newer. Even if you have limited knowledge of the Windows Server environment, you can follow these step-by-step instructions to successfully install the applications. We will cover the complete installation process, including enabling Static Content and adding the necessary roles and features.

Steps to Upgrade to Foxit PDF Editor Version 14 on Mac

Upgrading to the latest version of Foxit PDF Editor gives you access to new features, performance improvements, and the latest security updates. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you through the process.

Streamline Your Document Annotations Workflow with Automatic Note Closing and the "Automatically Open Pop-ups on Mouse Rollover" Option

[Image: 11.png] For faster access to your notes pop-ups, enable the "automatically open pop-ups on mouse rollover" option in your preferences settings as shown in the screenshot below: [Image: 22.png] (Please click on "File" > "Preferences" to open the preferences dialog box.) With this option enabled, hover your mouse over the note icon, and the pop-up note will open automatically.

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Super Admin No Longer With Company

If the old Super Admin is no longer with the company and did not change the Super Admin role to someone else prior to leaving, please make sure their email account is still active.

Support for Foxit PDF Editor v11 and v12 has been discontinued as of August 13, 2025. Upgrade to v14 to continue receiving support.

Foxit Admin Console supports Foxit PDF Editor Windows product license management deployed in a designated Citrix Virtual environment.

Switch Toolbar Mode

Prior to version 7.3.0.118, Foxit Reader/PhantomPDF for Windowshas two toolbar modes. One is the Ribbon Mode, the other is Classic Toolbar Mode. You can change the toolbar mode in the application window depending on your current mode:

Switching PDF Compatibility in Foxit PDF Editor

Our PDF Optimizer function will allow you to change the compatibility version of your PDF files. With the PDF file open, you navigate to File> PDF Optimizer> Advanced Optimization.[Image: ltLaM6WNfm9wslhPncieo4zH2__name=inline-2139632136.png] ​In the drop down at the top, you can change the version of PDF you would like to make compatible with[Image: KGOqgrmwRn3PIOGIhqdnSL3n1__name=inline2062435960.png]

Template Organization Overview

In Foxit eSign, you can organize your templates by name , type, and description. Types and descriptions will appear under the Templates tab beside the name of your templates.

Terminal Script Deployments of Foxit PDF Editor for Mac

Foxit PDF Editor for macOS supports deployments via the Terminal app.