Adobe Acrobat 8 in the Office

Adobe Acrobat 8 in the Office
Author: Donna L. Baker
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 561
Release: 2006-12-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0132798077

Adobe Acrobat is one of the most widely recognized tools for document management, office communications, and improved workflow, and Acrobat 8 is the most powerful version yet, introducing new tools for shared reviews, creating automated forms, license management, additional security, and many others. Now that PDF has become the ubiquitous electronic document format, industries as diverse as engineering, legal, manufacturing, and government all rely on Acrobat to make their tasks run smoother and more efficiently. Here to help guide you, Acrobat expert Donna Baker presents real-life scenarios that you can apply to any situation in which document control and management is an issue. With practical advice, productivity tips, and step-by-step directions for using the latest Acrobat features, Acrobat 8 in the Office will help you understand the broad capabilities of this “what-can’t-it-do?” software. Among other useful features, this book also • Shows you how to use Acrobat in real-life situations to improve productivity, cost savings, and communication. • Covers the new features in Acrobat 8, including shared reviewing, Acrobat Connect (an online meeting room), auto-recognition form fields, new merging and document optimizing tools, redaction tools. • Describes how to best combine new and existing Acrobat tools to accomplish nearly any office communication task. • Includes a companion Web site at www.donnabaker.ca/downloads.html that contains source files for examples in the book, plus bonus projects and case study chapters.

Adobe Acrobat 8 PDF Bible

Adobe Acrobat 8 PDF Bible
Author: Ted Padova
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1131
Release: 2008-03-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470377658

"The Adobe Acrobat 8 PDF Bible is the comprehensive guide to Acrobat for novices and power users alike. With a concise, easy-to-read format, you will be creating interactive XML forms, enabling streamlined document review processes, and publishing high-impact electronic documents in no time." —Rick Brown, director of product management, Adobe Acrobat The book you need to succeed with Adobe Acrobat! Why do readers turn to the Adobe Acrobat Bible again and again? Because whether you're already experienced with Adobe Acrobat or you're learning to use this powerful tool for the first time, you'll find exactly what you need to know in these well-organized pages. Packed with helpful tips and step-by-step instructions, this latest edition will guide you through both basic and advanced features, enabling you to take full advantage of everything Acrobat 8 has to offer. Create, collect, and distribute forms with LiveCycle® Designer Work seamlessly with Microsoft® Office applications Convert AutoCAD® and Visio® files to PDF Discover new ways to edit PDFs and remove sensitive data Explore enhanced Shared Reviews tools with easy-to-use Wizard Collect form data by exporting it directly to Microsoft Excel® Combine files and create PDF Packages using new Acrobat 8 tools What's on the CD-ROM? You'll find valuable, author-developed sample files including PDF documents, Adobe Designer forms, and Acrobat PDF forms with JavaScripts—all arranged in folders according to chapters in the book, so you use them along with the book's tutorials. The CD also includes: Adobe Reader software Entire book in searchable PDF with embedded index Windows demonstration plug-ins

Adobe Acrobat 8 How-Tos

Adobe Acrobat 8 How-Tos
Author: Donna L. Baker
Publisher: Adobe Press
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2007-02-12
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0132701227

Increase your productivity with Acrobat, one technique at a time. Now that PDF has become the ubiquitous electronic document format, it’s important to recognize that there’s much more to Adobe Acrobat than just managing your documents and improving workflow. With this powerful tool, you can now communicate with new commenting tools, collaborate with individuals and teams, automate forms, provide additional security, use redactive tools, and accom-plish tasks for greater productivity and efficiency. But with all this power, how do you bring your Acrobat skills up to speed quickly? Never fear, Acrobat expert Donna L. Baker has picked out the most integral techniques for accomplishing nearly any office communication task. You’ll be expanding your PDF skills in no time in this focused, handy guide. Here are just some of the things you’ll learn to do: Conduct searches quickly by building an index and attaching it to files Merge multiple files into a single PDF document and create a custom cover Create comments in PDF documents, start a review, and work with comments Use new form tools in Acrobat 8 for drawing fields, tracking responses, and creating a form automatically Set up an online meeting in Acrobat Connect• Add movies and 3D content, and create interactive presentations Assign levels of security and passwords to documents using new hashing algorithm support in Acrobat 8

Adobe Acrobat 8 for Windows and Macintosh

Adobe Acrobat 8 for Windows and Macintosh
Author: John Deubert
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2006-12-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0132712334

Adobe Acrobat 8 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide uses a combination of task-based instruction and strong visuals to teach beginning and intermediate users how to be more productive with Adobe Acrobat. Author John Deubert takes readers step by step through all of the Adobe Acrobat 8 essentials, both basic--creating and viewing electronic documents, streamlining document reviews, using Acrobat's commenting and reviewing tools--and advanced--using digital signatures, creating interactive forms, and protecting sensitive documents. Both beginning users who want a thorough introduction to the topic, and more advanced users looking for a convenient reference will find what they need here in straightforward language, clear steps, and practical tips. By the end of the book, users will be able to smoothly integrate Adobe Acrobat 8 into their workflow.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Bible

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Bible
Author: Ted Padova
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1298
Release: 2007-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470130679

This is one of the few books to cover integration and workflow in depth between Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive, Acrobat, and Version Cue Graphic design firms, ad agencies, and publishing houses typically use a collection of programs to build their designs for print or the Web, and this book shows readers how to effectively manage that workflow among applications Provides solutions for issues that working designers or design students face every day, including developing consistent color-managed workflows, moving files among the CS3 applications, preparing files for print or the Web, repurposing documents, using CS3 with Office documents, and more

Adobe Acrobat 9 PDF Bible

Adobe Acrobat 9 PDF Bible
Author: Ted Padova
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1333
Release: 2008-12-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470445688

Find just what you need to incorporate PDFs in your workflows with the newest edition of this perennial top-selling reference and tutorial from Acrobat guru, Ted Padova. He packs these pages with tips guaranteed to help you get the most out of this powerful software. You'll find techniques for creating, editing, and repurposing PDFs for everything from print to CD-ROMs, the Internet, e-book content, and more. Keep this classic within reach—you'll turn to it again and again. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

The Lawyer's Guide to Adobe Acrobat

The Lawyer's Guide to Adobe Acrobat
Author: David L. Masters
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2008
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781590319789

Adobe PDF lets legal professionals capture and view information--from any application, on any computer system-- and share it with anyone around the world. Whether transactional or litigation oriented, this book will help any law practice run smarter by showing how lawyers can use the latest version of Acrobat to work with digital documents.

PC Mag

PC Mag
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Total Pages: 128
Release: 2007-11-06
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PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.

Adobe Acrobat XI Classroom in a Book

Adobe Acrobat XI Classroom in a Book
Author: Lisa Fridsma
Publisher: Adobe Press
Total Pages: 499
Release: 2012-11-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133154998

Adobe Acrobat XI Classroom in a Book is the most thorough and comprehensive way for creative professionals and business users to learn how to reliably create, edit, and sign PDF documents and forms with Adobe Acrobat XI. Each chapter in this step-by-step, project-based guide contains a project that builds on your growing knowledge of the program, while end-of-chapter review questions reinforce each lesson. This cross-platform (Mac and Windows) book shows you how to collaborate effectively through electronic reviews, easily share your work across multiple platforms and devices, and speed up your production and business task workflow with Acrobat XI. In this new version you'll learn how to use an integrated Acrobat toolbar (for popular Microsoft and browser apps) so you can easily convert files to PDF and then learn how to directly edit text and images in your PDFs. You'll also learn how to build PDF or web forms with the new built-in Adobe FormsCentral desktop app. We'll show you how to speed up your business workflow by gathering feedback and approval via online document reviews. And you'll learn how to create interactive forms and track responses within Acrobat, how to add signatures and security to your PDF files, and much more.