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Adobe ACROBAT 9 HOW-TOS - User Manual

Adobe ACROBAT 9 HOW-TOS
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Summary

Getting Started, Staying Organized

Conducting Searches

Employ the Find toolbar and Search window to locate specific content within documents or across multiple files.

Creating PDF Files Outside Acrobat

Printing with the Adobe PDF Printer

Generate PDF files from Windows applications by utilizing the Adobe PDF printer driver through the Print dialog and its settings.

Using PDFMaker in Microsoft Word

Quickly create PDF versions of Word documents using PDFMaker, including options for comments, bookmarks, and security.

Merging Word Files to PDF

Produce merged documents from Word files and attach them to e-mail messages, ensuring proper preparation and testing.

Producing PDF Files in Excel, Access, and Project

Convert data-oriented programs like Excel, Access, and Project into PDF files using PDFMaker settings and options for specific content.

Generating PDF Documents in PowerPoint

Convert PowerPoint presentations into PDFs, preserving slide transitions, animations, and multimedia content for distribution.

Creating PDF Files in Distiller and Acrobat

Working with Acrobat Distiller and Job Options

Utilize Acrobat Distiller to convert PostScript or EPS files to PDF, managing conversion settings through joboptions files.

Watching Folders via Distiller

Automate PDF conversion by setting up watched folders in Distiller to automatically convert PostScript files to PDF.

Merging Multiple Files into a Single PDF Document

Combine various file types into a single PDF document using the Merge Files task, saving time on conversions and manual merging.

Creating a PDF from a Scan in Acrobat

Capture digital documents or images directly into Acrobat using scanner presets and optimization filters for improved scan results.

Creating Output: Saving, Exporting, and Printing

Optimizing a PDF Document

Make documents efficient without sacrificing quality by using the PDF Optimizer to analyze and reduce file size through compression.

Complying with PDF and Accessibility Standards

Testing and Fixing a Document with Preflight

Test PDF files for compliance with printers or standards using preflight profiles, identifying and fixing problems automatically.

Ensuring Standards Compliance

Verify document conformance with PDF standards like PDF/E or PDF/X by using preflight profiles and reviewing information.

Fixing Print and File Issues Automatically

Create custom preflight profiles with fixups to automatically resolve print and file issues, streamlining document preparation.

Specifying Accessibility Requirements

Configure Acrobat display and interaction for assistive devices using the Accessibility Setup Assistant for optimized usability.

Basic Document Tagging

Define a logical structure for documents by applying tags to elements like text, images, and tables, ensuring accessibility.

Touching Up and Modifying a PDF Document

Selecting and Editing Text in a PDF

Combine pages, tables, and text blocks by using the Select tool to perform object-specific actions, including text editing.

Editing Text and Modifying Attributes

Use the TouchUp Text tool to modify words or lines of text, adjusting properties like font, size, color, and spacing.

Extracting Active Text from an Image

Convert scanned documents or images into searchable text or add text layers using Optical Character Recognition (OCR).

Redacting Content

Permanently remove sensitive content from PDFs using redaction tools, replacing it with placeholders like colored boxes or blank space.

Building Content with Adobe Presenter

Creating a Presenter Publication

Build multimedia presentations, learning materials, or surveys using Presenter within PowerPoint, customizing appearance and playback.

Commenting in a PDF Document

Adding Sticky Notes and Highlighting Comments

Add sticky notes and highlighting tools to documents for annotations, emphasis, and feedback, with options to customize appearance.

Live Reviewing and Collaboration

Collaborating Live on Acrobat.com

Utilize Acrobat.com services for real-time collaboration on documents, including Buzzword, ConnectNow, and file sharing.

Starting a Shared Review

Initiate shared document reviews using Acrobat and Acrobat.com, managing comment collection and tracking participant contributions.

Comparing Documents

Compare document versions to highlight and comment on differences in text, images, and structure, aiding in review tracking.

Creating and Handling Forms

Letting the Form Wizard Guide You

Build forms using the Form Wizard, guiding through creation options like existing documents or scanned content for efficient design.

Working in Form Edit Mode

Edit PDF forms in Form Edit mode, utilizing form field tools for adding, deleting, and customizing fields with properties.

Drawing and Customizing Form Fields

Add and configure form fields like text boxes, radio buttons, and check boxes, customizing appearance, properties, and actions.

Adding Calculations and Field Behaviors

Implement calculations and restrict user input in form fields using special formats, validation rules, and JavaScript for dynamic behavior.

Distributing Forms

Distribute forms to respondents using e-mail or Acrobat.com, managing the process and collecting responses efficiently.

Using Flash Video and 3 D Media

Inserting Flash Media in a PDF File

Embed or link Flash movies (FLV) directly into PDF documents, configuring launch settings, appearance, and playback controls.

Using Drawings, Maps, and Layers

Converting Visio, InDesign, and Illustrator Documents

Convert layered files from Visio, InDesign, and Illustrator into PDF format, managing exported layers and specifying conversion presets.

Commenting and Measuring on a PDF Map

Mark geographic locations and add georeferenced measurements to PDF maps using Geospatial Location tools and measurement markups.

Controlling Action and Interaction

Linking Content in a Document

Create distinctive links within PDF files by setting appearance and actions, linking to pages, files, or Web pages for interactive navigation.

Making Your Documents Secure

Using Security Levels and Passwords for a Document

Protect documents using passwords to restrict access and changes, specifying user levels, permissions, and encryption methods.

Creating a Digital ID Profile

Secure content using digital signatures by creating digital ID profiles, generating keys, and applying visual signatures for identity verification.

Signing a Document

Apply digital signatures to PDF documents to confirm file integrity and specify allowed changes, using visible or invisible signatures.

Adobe ACROBAT 9 HOW-TOS Specifications

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BrandAdobe
ModelACROBAT 9 HOW-TOS
CategorySoftware
LanguageEnglish

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