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Overview of new features in Adobe Reader 8, including UI changes and enhancements.
Steps to create PDFs online, move toolbars, and add/customize tools and toolbars.
Instructions on changing toolbars, navigation pane, display colors, zoom level, and page layout.
Explanation of Reader's work area, including document and navigation panes, and toolbars.
Steps to find help by browsing content, index, or typing keywords.
Guidance on using the search feature to find help topics effectively.
Various methods for opening PDF documents within Reader or other applications.
How to check and understand security settings and restrictions applied to a PDF.
Various methods for opening PDF documents within Reader or other applications.
Ways to navigate pages using toolbar buttons, Go To commands, or keyboard keys.
Using page thumbnails to adjust the zoom level and view specific page areas.
Introduction to finding specific items in PDFs using search tools.
How to access Find toolbar and the Search window for efficient searching.
Steps to save a copy of the current PDF document.
How to save comments, form data, and digital signatures if rights are enabled.
Overview of common review and commenting tasks, including starting meetings and email reviews.
Steps to start an Adobe Acrobat Connect meeting for desktop sharing and PDF reviews.
Steps to join and contribute to a shared review session, adding and publishing comments.
Introduction to tools for adding comments and markups to PDFs.
How to display and use the Comment & Markup toolbar for adding comments.
Steps to apply predefined or custom stamps to a PDF document.
How to create custom stamps from various image and document formats.
How to view all comments in a PDF using the Comments List and its toolbar.
How to reply to comments and create threads of conversation.
Overview of common tasks for filling out and returning PDF forms.
How to fill interactive PDF forms by selecting options or typing in fields.
Settings for calculating fields, showing focus, keeping form data, and hiding message bars.
Overview of creating signature appearance, signing PDFs, and registering digital IDs.
Steps required to register a digital ID in Reader before it can be used.
Options for setting the appearance of a digital signature, including images and text.
How to sign a PDF document using a digital signature, including options for reason and location.
Steps to sign a PDF while in Preview Document mode for enhanced security.
How to check the validity of digital signatures and view signature properties.
How to interpret signature status icons and verify signature details.
Options for specifying plug-ins and certificate checking methods during signature verification.
How accessibility features assist users with disabilities in Reader and PDFs.
Characteristics of accessible PDFs, including searchable text and structure tags.
How to configure preferences for visually and motion-impaired users.
How to enable single-key accelerators for tool access.
Using automatic scrolling for easier scanning of long PDFs.
How to temporarily present a PDF in a single column for easier reading.
How to use the Read Out Loud feature to have PDFs read aloud.
Possibilities for including multimedia like video and audio in PDFs.
Ways to embed 3D models into PDFs using Acrobat 3D.
How to view and interact with 3D content embedded in PDFs.
Descriptions of tools like Rotate, Spin, Pan, Zoom, and Walk for 3D model interaction.
How to print PDFs, including selecting printers and options.
Explanation of various printing options like comments, forms, page ranges, and scaling.
Information on alternative printing methods beyond basic tasks.
How to create and print booklets, including duplex printing and page arrangement.
How to configure PostScript options for specific printers and font handling.
Common keyboard shortcuts for selecting various tools in Reader.
Keyboard shortcuts for editing actions like selecting content and fitting pages.
Keyboard shortcuts for adding, managing, and replying to comments.
Keyboard shortcuts for navigating through PDF pages and documents.
Keyboard shortcuts for general navigation within the application.
General| Name | Adobe Reader 8 |
|---|---|
| Category | Software |
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
| License | Freeware |
| File Formats Supported | |
| Minimum RAM | 128 MB |
| Version | 8 |
| Release Date | November 2006 |
| Operating System | Windows, Mac OS X |
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