A PDF Portfolio is when multiple documents are packaged together into one PDF file. The documents can be in different formats and created in different applications. Each individual document retains its individual properties and can be opened independently of other documents in the PDF Portfolio.
In this case, a PDF Portfolio is being used to retain the validity of the electronic signatures on the New Hire/Rehire Paperwork completed via DocuSign. Any time a digitally signed document is edited, or pages extracted from the document, the digital signatures will be removed or invalidated. By placing the digitally signed documents within a PDF Portfolio, the digital signatures are retained intact while still being able to package the document with other documents.
- Obtain a Creative Cloud membership through NU ITS
- Start Adobe Acrobat and choose File > Create > PDF Portfolio
- Drag files into the Create PDF Portfolio dialog box. Alternatively, choose an option from the Add Files menu.
- Click Create to add the files to the PDF Portfolio. The selected files are added to your portfolio and a toolbar along with the thumbnails of the files is displayed in the left pane.
- Choose File > Save Portfolio and name the file using the required naming convention.
Source: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/create-customize-pdf-portfolios.html