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Adobe PDF settings options

You can edit the options in a selected settings file. The settings panels appear different in

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Using Help2
- About the built-in help features3
- Using Help for vision- and motor-impaired users4
- Opening the Help documentation5
- Using the How To pages10
- Using Acrobat Online11
- Accessing the Adobe Solutions Network12
- Using online support13
- Customer support14
- Adobe Press15
- The Adobe Certification program16
ACROBAT ESSENTIALS17
- What is Adobe PDF?18
- Why use Adobe PDF?19
- Working with Adobe Acrobat20
- Updating Acrobat36
What's New in Adobe Acrobat 3D37
- New features38
Looking at the Work Area47
- About the work area48
- Selecting tools52
  - Using the Properties toolbar53
- Opening documents54
- Navigating in documents55
- Viewing documents64
- Using layout tools73
- Customizing the work area78
- Setting preferences79
- Managing plug-ins85
- Viewing Adobe PDF documents in a web browser86
  - Viewing in a browser in Windows87
  - Viewing in a browser in Mac OS88
- Working with non-English languages in Adobe PDF files89
- Working with Adobe Version Cue managed projects94
Finding Adobe PDF Files Using Organizer95
- Using the Organizer window96
ADOBE PDF CREATION100
- About creating Adobe PDF files101
- Creating Adobe PDF files from other applications102
- Using the Adobe PDF printer103
- Creating a custom page size107
Creating Adobe PDF Files Using PDFMaker108
- About Acrobat PDFMaker109
- Converting web pages in Internet Explorer (Windows)110
- Converting Microsoft Office files (Windows)111
- Converting Microsoft Office files (Mac OS)115
- Adding 3D files to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint116
- Converting Microsoft Outlook email messages (Windows)117
- Converting Microsoft Project files (Windows)118
- Converting Microsoft Access files (Windows)119
- Converting Microsoft Publisher files (Windows)120
- Converting Microsoft Visio files (Windows)121
  - Selecting Visio layers to convert to Adobe PDF layers122
- Converting Autodesk AutoCAD files (Windows)123
  - Selecting AutoCAD layers to convert to Adobe PDF layers124
  - Saving AutoCAD layer conversion settings125
- Editing PDFMaker conversion settings (Windows)126
Creating Adobe PDF Files Using Acrobat127
- Creating Adobe PDF files using Acrobat Distiller128
  - Setting Distiller preferences129
- Creating PostScript files130
  - Using watched folders to convert PostScript files automatically131
- Creating Adobe PDF files from various file types132
- Creating Adobe PDF files by dragging and dropping133
- Creating Adobe PDF files from multiple files134
- Creating Adobe PDF files from paper documents135
- Creating Adobe PDF files from downloaded web pages141
- Creating Adobe PDF files from screen captures147
- Setting conversion options for image files148
- Setting conversion options for nonimage files149
- Setting display options for converted text files150
Adobe PDF Settings151
- Using default Adobe PDF settings files152
- Creating custom Adobe PDF settings153
- Adobe PDF settings options154
- Making custom Adobe PDF settings available to other users161
- Compressing and downsampling images162
  - Methods of compression163
  - Applying different settings to different images164
- Accessing and embedding fonts165
Saving and Converting Adobe PDF Content170
- Saving Adobe PDF files171
  - Saving document changes172
  - Preventing and recovering lost changes173
- Reducing Adobe PDF file size174
- Converting Adobe PDF documents to other file formats175
- Converting images to an image format183
FORMS184
- About Adobe PDF forms185
  - Elements of an Adobe Acrobat PDF form186
  - Guidelines for creating a new form in Adobe Acrobat Professional187
- Setting Forms preferences188
Creating Adobe PDF Forms189
- Using Adobe LiveCycle Designer to create forms (Windows)190
  - About Adobe LiveCycle Designer (Windows)191
  - Starting Adobe LiveCycle Designer (Windows)192
- Making a form fillable193
  - Creating PDF forms from existing paper forms194
- Creating forms from scratch195
- Creating and editing form fields196
- Setting Acrobat form field properties201
- Positioning form fields212
- Using templates to generate forms dynamically with Acrobat216
- Creating buttons217
- Making Adobe PDF forms accessible221
- Making Adobe PDF forms web-ready222
- Using custom JavaScripts in forms227
Filling in Adobe PDF Forms228
- About completing Adobe PDF forms229
- Completing Adobe PDF forms230
- Importing form data235
- Exporting form data236
- Emailing completed forms237
Collecting Data from Submitted Forms241
- Collecting form data by email242
  - Creating a spreadsheet from form data243
REVIEW AND MARKUP244
- Types of review workflows245
- Reviewing documents with additional usage rights246
- Tool operation basics247
- Using email in a review248
- Managing reviews using the Tracker249
Using Commenting Tools250
- About adding comments251
- Selecting tools to add comments252
- Adding note comments253
- Indicating text edits254
- Highlighting, crossing out, and underlining text255
- Adding stamps256
  - Creating custom stamps257
  - Deleting custom stamps258
- Marking up documents using drawing tools259
  - Marking up AutoCAD drawings (Windows)260
  - Grouping markups261
- Adding comments in a text box262
  - Changing the paragraph direction in a text box263
- Using the Callout tool264
- Using the Pencil tool265
- Using the Dimensioning tool266
- Adding attachments as comments267
- Spell-checking comments and forms271
  - Setting Spelling preferences272
  - Adding words to a dictionary273
- Setting Commenting preferences274
- Changing the appearance of comments275
Initiating Document Reviews276
- Setting up an email-based review277
- Setting up a browser-based review281
- Tracking review comments285
  - Sending review reminders286
Participating in Document Reviews287
- About reviewing documents288
- Participating in an email-based review289
- Participating in a browser-based review290
  - Sending and receiving comments in a browser-based review291
  - Working offline in a browser-based review292
- Displaying the How To window during reviews293
- Viewing and reviewing comments294
- Replying to another reviewer's comments295
- Deleting reply messages296
Managing Comments297
- Selecting, moving, and deleting comments298
- Using the Comments List299
- Exporting and importing comments305
- Printing a summary of comments306
- Comparing two Adobe PDF documents307
- Exporting comments to a Word document (Windows)308
- Exporting markups to an AutoCAD drawing312
SECURITY316
- About security317
- Viewing the security settings of an open Adobe PDF document318
Digitally Signing Adobe PDF Documents319
- About digital signatures320
- Signing Adobe PDF documents321
- Certifying documents327
- Using the Signatures tab328
- Validating signatures329
  - Viewing previous versions of a signed document330
  - Comparing versions of a signed document331
- Setting Digital Signature preferences332
Adding Security to Adobe PDF Documents333
- About document security334
  - Opening Adobe PDF documents with security restrictions335
- Adding passwords and setting security options336
  - Password security options337
- Encrypting Adobe PDF files using certificates338
- Encrypting Adobe PDF files using security policies339
- Using eEnvelopes to send secure files346
  - Creating eEnvelopes for secure delivery of file attachments347
Digital IDs and Certification Methods348
- Using digital IDs and certification methods349
- Managing digital ID certificates356
- Setting Trust Manager preferences362
ACCESSIBILITY AND REFLOW363
- About accessibility and Adobe PDF documents364
  - Elements of accessible Adobe PDF documents365
  - Understanding how tags affect accessibility366
- Understanding and optimizing Reflow367
- Reflowing the contents of tagged Adobe PDF documents368
- Checking the accessibility of Adobe PDF documents369
Creating Accessible Adobe PDF Documents370
- Making existing Adobe PDF documents accessible371
  - Tagging Adobe PDF documents for accessibility372
  - Viewing the results of adding tags373
- Creating tagged Adobe PDF from web pages374
- Creating tagged Adobe PDF from authoring applications375
Editing the Structure of Tagged Adobe PDF Documents376
- Checking a document's reading order377
- Correcting tags381
- Checking and adding alternate text to figures386
- Creating new highlighted regions for page content387
- Working with tables391
Advanced Tools for Correcting Tagging Errors392
- Using the Tags tab393
- Editing, moving, and redefining tags394
- Using the Content tab399
  - Content tab options400
Customizing Adobe Acrobat for Accessibility401
- About accessibility preferences402
- Setting accessibility preferences403
- Using keyboard shortcuts for menu commands and navigation409
  - Setting up full keyboard access (Mac OS only)410
  - Using shortcuts within web browsers (Windows only)411
- Scrolling automatically412
  - Outputting accessible text for a braille printer413
- Using a screen reader414
- Using the Read Out Loud feature415
EDITING416
- About editing Adobe PDF documents417
- About electronic publication of Adobe PDF documents418
- Improving electronic output419
Adding Navigability to Adobe PDF Documents425
- Using page thumbnails426
  - Creating page thumbnails427
  - Adding page actions with page thumbnails428
- Defining the tabbing order429
- Using bookmarks430
- Using links435
- Using actions for special effects444
- Navigating Adobe PDF documents converted from web pages448
- Working with articles454
  - Defining articles455
  - Editing and deleting articles456
Editing Adobe PDF Documents457
- Copying and pasting text, tables, and images458
- Editing text463
- Editing images and objects470
- Selecting and editing links, fields, and other objects474
- Cropping pages475
  - Setting art, trim, and bleed box preferences476
- Rotating pages477
- Extracting, moving, and copying pages478
- Deleting and replacing pages479
- Setting up a presentation480
- Combining Adobe PDF documents485
- Numbering pages486
- Adding headers and footers487
- Adding watermarks and backgrounds488
- Incorporating Adobe PDF documents into documents with OLE support489
Working with Adobe PDF Layers490
- About Adobe PDF layers491
- Navigating with layers492
- Editing the properties of Adobe PDF layers493
- Adding navigability to layers494
- Merging layers495
- Flattening Adobe PDF layers496
- Editing layered content497
Working with File Attachments498
- About file attachments499
- Opening and saving attachments500
  - Saving modified files into the primary Adobe PDF document501
  - Working with attachments created in Acrobat 6.0 or earlier502
- Adding attachments to Adobe PDF documents503
  - Personalizing attachments with a description504
  - Linking between files505
- Searching in attachments506
- Deleting attachments507
Optimizing Adobe PDF Documents508
- Using PDF Optimizer509
Processing Adobe PDF Documents in Batches516
- About batch sequences517
- Running batch sequences518
- Using predefined batch sequences519
- Reorganizing the commands in a batch sequence520
- Making batch sequences interactive521
- Editing the options in a command522
- Selecting source files and output options for batch processing523
- Creating batch sequences524
- Setting the batch-processing preferences525
Working with Digital Media in Adobe PDF Documents526
- Integrating media into documents527
- Setting Multimedia preferences532
- Specifying Acrobat 5.0-compatible media properties533
- Specifying Acrobat 6.0-compatible media properties534
- Using Picture Tasks features535
- Using Photoshop Album Starter Edition to create slideshows541
Working with 3D Models542
- About 3D models in Adobe Acrobat 3D543
  - About Adobe Acrobat 3D Toolkit544
  - Using the Adobe Acrobat 3D Capture utility on UNIX545
- Creating PDF documents with 3D models546
- Converting 3D CAD files to PDF documents547
- Capturing 3D models from 3D CAD applications552
- Interacting with 3D models556
  - 3D navigation tools557
  - Changing the rendering mode, lighting, projection, or background558
- Using the Model Tree559
  - Hiding, isolating, and changing the appearance of parts560
- Commenting on 3D designs561
- Creating and managing 3D views562
- Displaying cross sections563
  - Cross section settings564
- Measuring 3D objects565
  - 3D measuring types566
  - 3D Measuring preferences567
- Changing 3D preferences568
- Adding functionality to 3D models with JavaScript569
  - Adding JavaScript files to Adobe PDF documents570
SEARCH AND INDEX571
- About searching Adobe PDF documents572
Searching for Text in Adobe PDF Documents573
- About searching text574
- Searching for words in an Adobe PDF document575
- Searching across multiple Adobe PDF documents579
- Setting Search preferences586
Indexing Multiple Adobe PDF Documents587
- About using Catalog to index Adobe PDF documents588
- Preparing documents for indexing589
- Guidelines for cross-platform indexing compatibility590
- Adding searchable information to document properties591
- Guidelines for document properties information592
- Guidelines for catalog Readme files593
- Creating a search index594
- Updating, rebuilding, and purging existing indexes598
- Scheduling index updates599
- Moving document collections and their indexes600
- Setting catalog preferences601
PRINT PRODUCTION602
- About print production in Acrobat603
Using Print Production Tools604
- About print production tools605
- About trapping606
- Specifying Adobe In-RIP Trapping options607
- Previewing output620
- Converting colors624
- Using the Ink Manager629
- Embedding printer marks630
- Adjusting page margins and page sizes631
  - About document boxes632
  - Creating and modifying document boxes633
- Fixing hairlines634
- Previewing and applying transparency flattening635
  - Transparency flattener options636
Preflighting Adobe PDF Documents637
- About preflight638
- Inspecting a document639
- Working with Preflight results640
- Understanding preflight profiles646
  - About preflight profiles647
  - About preflight alerts648
- Editing an existing preflight profile649
  - Specifying preflight profile settings650
  - Adding security to preflight profiles651
- Advanced tools for creating and modifying multiple preflight profiles652
- Importing or exporting preflight profiles657
  - About rules and conditions658
  - About property groups659
- Creating and verifying PDF/X-compatible files660
- Automatically inspecting Adobe PDF files664
  - Using droplets665
  - Using Batch Processing commands666
- Setting Preflight preferences667
  - Output intent options668
Printing669
- About printing670
- Printing Adobe PDF documents671
- Printing documents with layers672
- Setting advanced print options673
  - Saving advanced print settings674
- Specifying output settings675
  - Specifying halftone screen frequency676
  - Specifying the emulsion and image exposure677
- Specifying marks and bleeds678
- Controlling transparency flattening679
- Setting PostScript options680
- Printing a composite681
- Preparing color separations682
  - About PPD files683
  - Declaring the presence of trapping information684
- Printing color separations685
- About downloading language-specific fonts689
- Previewing how colors overprint690
- Printing over the Internet691
Handing Off Adobe PDF Files with JDF Instructions692
- About JDF files693
- Viewing JDF job definitions694
- Creating JDF job definitions695
- Editing JDF job definitions696
  - General options697
  - Customer Info options698
- Adding and removing JDF job definitions699
- Specifying frequently used information700
- Preparing files for submission704
Producing Consistent Color708
- About color management709
- About color models710
- Do you need color management?714
- Creating a viewing environment715
- Managing color in Acrobat716
- Creating an ICC monitor profile726
  - About monitor calibration settings727
  - Guidelines for creating an ICC monitor profile728
SPECIAL FEATURES729
- About document metadata730
- About JavaScript in Acrobat731
- About Digital Editions732
Document Properties and Metadata733
- Viewing document properties734
- Editing document metadata735
- Creating document properties736
- Viewing object metadata and object data737
Working with JavaScript738
- Working with JavaScript in Acrobat739
Buying and Viewing Digital Editions740
- About Digital Editions741
- Activating Acrobat742
- Upgrading Digital Editions743
- Obtaining Digital Editions744
- Reading Digital Editions751
- Using My Digital Editions756
ADOBE VERSION CUE762
- About Adobe Version Cue763
- Getting help764
- Key features of Adobe Version Cue765
Working with Version Cue766
- About Version Cue projects and project management767
  - Choosing a Version Cue environment768
  - Understanding Version Cue projects and folders769
- Turning on or restarting Version Cue770
- Setting Version Cue workspace preferences771
  - Optimizing the Version Cue workspace772
  - Moving Version Cue workspace data and backups folders773
- Browsing Version Cue workspaces and projects774
- Creating and sharing Version Cue projects778
  - Creating and editing Version Cue projects779
  - Making Version Cue projects shared or private780
- Working with files and assets in a Version Cue project781
- Working offline in a Version Cue project788
  - Editing and synchronizing working copies with a Version Cue project789
Using the Version Cue Workspace Administration Utility790
- Understanding when to use the Version Cue Workspace Administration utility791
- Performing tasks with the Version Cue Workspace Administration utility792
  - Logging into and off the Version Cue Workspace Administration utility793
  - Using Help and navigating in the Version Cue Workspace Administration utility794
- Working with projects and user IDs in the Version Cue Workspace Administration utility795
- Advanced Version Cue Workspace Administration tasks802
Tutorial: Version Cue809
- Getting started with Version Cue810
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS811
- About keyboard shortcuts812
- Keys for selecting tools813
- Keys for editing814
- Keys for working with comments815
- Keys for moving through a document816
- Keys for general navigating817
- Keys for working with navigation tabs818
- Keys for navigating the Help window819
- Keys for navigating the How To window820
Legal Notices821
- Copyright822

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