Book description
The classic Acrobat and PDF reference, updated to cover the latest release
Consistently the most authoritative and comprehensive resource on Acrobat and PDF format, this standard reference returns with in-depth coverage of the newest version of Acrobat. Written by bestselling author Ted Padova, this book is packed with real-world insights and techniques gained from Padova's daily use of Acrobat and PDF under deadline constraints. You'll discover everything there is to know about using Acrobat and PDF for print prepress, the Internet, CD-ROMs, and other forms of media.
Popular author Ted Padova shares everything you need to know about the latest release of Acrobat and PDF
Explores the updated functions of the new Acrobat and using it for print prepress, the Internet, CD-ROMs, and more
Includes a CD-ROM that features with Acrobat tools, a searchable PDF version of the book, plug-ins, utilities, and a training video
As the ultimate resource for all things Acrobat and PDF-related, Adobe Acrobat CS5 Bible is an update of a classic.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Credits
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
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I. Introducing Adobe Acrobat
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1. Getting to Know Adobe Acrobat
- 1.1. Getting to Know the Viewing Modes
- 1.2. Discovering Adobe Acrobat
- 1.3. Understanding PDF
- 1.4. Understanding PDF Standards
- 1.5. Working in the Acrobat Environment
- 1.6. Using Panels
- 1.7. Understanding Preferences
- 1.8. Summary
- 2. Using Acrobat Viewers
- 3. Using Help and Resources
- 4. Getting Familiar with Adobe Reader
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5. Viewing and Navigating PDF Files
- 5.1. Using Read Mode
- 5.2. Customizing the Quick Tools Toolbar
- 5.3. Navigating PDF Documents
- 5.4. Zooming In and Out
- 5.5. Setting Initial View Attributes
- 5.6. Viewing Files with the Window Menu
- 5.7. Viewing Links
- 5.8. Opening PDF Files
- 5.9. Summary
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6. Searching PDF Files
- 6.1. Using the Find Toolbar
- 6.2. Using the Search Window
- 6.3. Understanding Document Descriptions
- 6.4. Comparing Full-Text and Index Searches
- 6.5. Using Search Index Procedures
- 6.6. Creating Search Indexes (Acrobat Pro Only)
- 6.7. Using Index Files
- 6.8. Working with Embedded Index Files
- 6.9. Summary
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1. Getting to Know Adobe Acrobat
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II. Converting Documents to PDF
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7. Converting Files to PDF
- 7.1. Understanding How PDFs Are Created
- 7.2. Converting Native Documents to PDF
- 7.3. Creating PDFs from Files
- 7.4. Scanning to PDF
- 7.5. Converting Web Pages to PDF
- 7.6. Summary
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8. Using Acrobat PDFMaker with Microsoft Programs
- 8.1. Using Acrobat with Microsoft Word
- 8.2. Converting Microsoft Excel Files to PDF
- 8.3. Converting Microsoft PowerPoint Files to PDF
- 8.4. Changing Microsoft Publisher Files to PDF
- 8.5. Converting Web Pages from Internet Explorer to PDF (Windows Only)
- 8.6. Converting Microsoft Outlook Emails to PDF (Windows Only)
- 8.7. Summary
- 9. Exporting to PDF from Authoring Applications
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10. Exporting PDF Content
- 10.1. Saving PDF Files
- 10.2. Exporting to PDF
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10.3. Exporting Data to Different Formats
- 10.3.1. Converting to an Image exports
- 10.3.2. Exporting to Microsoft Word
- 10.3.3. Exporting to Spreadsheet formats
- 10.3.4. Using More Options
- 10.4. Summary
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7. Converting Files to PDF
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III. Editing PDFs
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11. Combining, Packaging, and Attaching PDFs
- 11.1. Merging Files into a Single PDF Document
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11.2. Working with PDF Portfolios
- 11.2.1. Understanding the Create PDF Portfolio Wizard
- 11.2.2. Creating a PDF Portfolio
- 11.2.3. Examining the portfolio interface
- 11.2.4. Discovering the PDF Portfolio panels
- 11.2.5. Working with the Details panel
- 11.2.6. Sharing PDF Portfolios
- 11.2.7. Working with context menus in portfolios
- 11.2.8. Adding file information
- 11.3. Navigating PDF Portfolios
- 11.4. Working with File Attachments
- 11.5. Using the Attachments Panel
- 11.6. Summary
- 12. Editing Text
- 13. Redacting PDFs
- 14. Editing Images and Objects
- 15. Editing Pages
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16. Scanning and OCR Conversion
- 16.1. Configuring Scanners
- 16.2. Understanding Scanning Essentials
- 16.3. Using Scan to PDF
- 16.4. Using Acrobat Scan (Windows and Mac)
- 16.5. Using WIA Scan Drivers (Windows)
- 16.6. Creating Workflow Solutions
- 16.7. Using Text Recognition
- 16.8. Exporting OCR text
- 16.9. Scanning Paper Forms
- 16.10. Summary
- 17. Repurposing and Creating Actions
- 18. Enabling Features for Adobe Reader
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11. Combining, Packaging, and Attaching PDFs
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IV. Using PDF Interactivity
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19. Annotating PDFs
- 19.1. Setting Commenting Preferences
- 19.2. Looking at the Annotation & Drawing Markup Tools
- 19.3. Using the Annotation Tools
- 19.4. Using the Drawing Markup Tools
- 19.5. Adding Comments to Video Files
- 19.6. Using the Comments List Panel
- 19.7. Summary
- 20. Working with Review Sessions
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21. Creating Links and Actions
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21.1. Working with Bookmarks
- 21.1.1. Creating bookmarks
- 21.1.2. Managing bookmarks
- 21.1.3. Renaming bookmarks
- 21.1.4. Looking at structured bookmarks
- 21.1.5. Using bookmark appearances
- 21.1.6. Adding special characters to bookmark names
- 21.1.7. Using bookmark properties
- 21.1.8. Using the Properties Bar
- 21.1.9. Setting bookmark opening views
- 21.2. Working with Articles
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21.3. Working with the Link Tool
- 21.3.1. Creating links for page navigation
- 21.3.2. Linking to views
- 21.3.3. Editing a link action
- 21.3.4. Applying link appearance properties
- 21.3.5. Using link properties
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21.3.6. Using link actions properties
- 21.3.6.1. Executing a menu item
- 21.3.6.2. Going to a 3D/Multimedia View
- 21.3.6.3. Going to a page view
- 21.3.6.4. Importing form data
- 21.3.6.5. Using Multimedia Operation (Acrobat 9 and later)
- 21.3.6.6. Opening a file
- 21.3.6.7. Opening a Web link
- 21.3.6.8. Playing a sound
- 21.3.6.9. Playing media (Acrobat 5 compatible) and Play media (Acrobat 6 and later compatible)
- 21.3.6.10. Reading an article
- 21.3.6.11. Resetting a form
- 21.3.6.12. Running a JavaScript
- 21.3.6.13. Setting layer visibility
- 21.3.6.14. Showing and hiding a field
- 21.3.6.15. Submitting a form
- 21.3.7. Managing links
- 21.4. Working with Page Properties
- 21.5. Creating Destinations
- 21.6. Working with Buttons
- 21.7. Summary
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21.1. Working with Bookmarks
- 22. Working with Multimedia and PDFs
- 23. Creating Accessibility and Tagging PDF Files
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19. Annotating PDFs
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V. Publishing PDF Files
- 24. Using Authentication and Security Methods
- 25. Working with PDFs and the Web
- 26. Using Acrobat.com for Online Collaboration
- 27. Working with eBooks
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28. Printing to Desktop Color Printers
- 28.1. Understanding Color Management
- 28.2. Selecting a Color Workspace
- 28.3. Using Color Output Profiles
- 28.4. Printing Basics in Acrobat
- 28.5. Understanding How to Manage Color
- 28.6. Printing to Desktop Printers
- 28.7. Printing Comments, Forms, and Summaries
- 28.8. Summary
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29. Using Commercial Printing and Prepress
- 29.1. Soft Proofing Color
- 29.2. Using Transparency Flattener Preview
- 29.3. Trapping Files
- 29.4. Cropping Pages
- 29.5. Using PDF Optimizer
- 29.6. Working with Job Definition Files
- 29.7. Preflighting PDF Files
- 29.8. Checking and Fixing Up Files
- 29.9. Preparing PDFs for Commercial Printing
- 29.10. Summary
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VI. Using Acrobat PDF Forms
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30. Understanding Acrobat Form Tools
- 30.1. Exploring Acrobat Forms
- 30.2. Filling in PDF Forms
- 30.3. Working in the Form Editing Environment
- 30.4. Creating a PDF Form
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30.5. Assigning Form Field Properties
- 30.5.1. Exploring the General properties tab
- 30.5.2. Reviewing Appearance properties
- 30.5.3. Exploring the Options properties
- 30.5.4. Setting Actions properties
- 30.5.5. Looking at Format properties
- 30.5.6. Selecting Validate properties
- 30.5.7. Choosing Calculate properties
- 30.5.8. Employing the Selection Change properties
- 30.5.9. Using the Digital Signature fields properties
- 30.5.10. Accessing Barcode properties
- 30.6. Managing Fields
- 30.7. Summary
- 31. Working with Form Data
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32. Understanding JavaScript
- 32.1. Getting Started with Acrobat JavaScript
- 32.2. Creating Viewer Options Warning Alerts
- 32.3. Performing JavaScript Calculations
- 32.4. Using Document Actions
- 32.5. Working with Page Templates
- 32.6. Creating Pop-Up Menus
- 32.7. Working with Trusted Functions
- 32.8. Summary
- 32.9. Final Word
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30. Understanding Acrobat Form Tools
Product information
- Title: Adobe® Acrobat® X PDF Bible
- Author(s):
- Release date: February 2011
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9780470612910
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