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Adobe Acrobat is the premier software application for creating
PDF (Portable Document Format) files, one of the most common
formats for color-rich and highly formatted documents. This class includes an
overview of the many uses of PDF files and shows you how to create Adobe PDF
files, step by step. You'll also learn techniques for optimizing your PDFs
for delivery over the web or to a professional print shop.
Throughout this class, we provide Flash examples. To view these examples, you
need the Adobe
Flash Player. Keep an eye out for notes with links that say "See how to
____" or something similar. Some of these files may be very large and could
take a while to appear or download if you have a slow connection.
This class looks at the PDF format, the PDF software you use to create these
files and some useful and practical applications of the technology in the
real world. When you're done with this class, you'll have the skills you need
to turn even your most complex documents into files you can share with
anyone.
This class is geared toward consumers, business and marketing professionals,
graphics artists or anyone who wants to use PDFs at work or home.
Here's what to expect in the lessons:
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Lesson 1, Getting started with PDF software, introduces
you to the technology behind PDFs, explores common uses for PDFs and
explains the PDF software that's required to create your own files. You'll
also learn the advantages of using PDFs over HTML pages.
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Lesson 2, Creating PDF files, dives into creating PDF
files directly from a number of document-creation applications or from
within Acrobat. You'll also find out how to include multimedia in your PDFs
and create fill-in forms.
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Lesson 3, Optimizing PDFs, describes how to optimize PDFs
for print, online distribution and other uses. This lesson details Acrobat
tool configuration for producing the best possible output.
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Lesson 4, Securing PDFs, provides an overview of the
different Acrobat security options. It looks at protecting PDFs with
passwords and encryption, preventing printing and other changes and
removing sensitive information.
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Lesson 5, Reviewing documents and collaborating with
Acrobat, discusses Acrobat's robust document reviewing, tracking
and collaboration tools. You'll learn how to initiate a review cycle, add
comments, track and manage shared reviews and more.
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Lesson 6, Printing to PDF and professional printing,
covers Acrobat as the preferred file format for service bureaus and print
shops. You'll learn system and color management tips, and how to prepare
and package complete PDFs for your printing provider.
Beyond the lessons, complete the assignments and quizzes, which are designed
to help you get the most out of the class. Now let's get started with the
topics in Lesson 1.
Make sure that you have the latest version of Acrobat to take advantage of
the latest features.
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