Introduction to PDF Files

1.) Introduction to PDF Files
Adobe Acrobat Introduction
You can use Adobe Acrobat to create PDF files which can be emailed or downloaded easily and viewed or printed with Acrobat Reader. The PDF format is great for distributing manuals, online newsletters, resumes, forms and graphics. PDF files can be created from any source document including:
• Microsoft Office applications like Word and Excel
• Graphics and layout programs like Photoshop and QuarkXPress
• Scanned documents and digital camera images
PDF files can be used to:
• share documents among different platforms
• ensure that documents downloaded from the web will print well
• easily distribute information electronically
PDF files can:
• include multimedia features such as sound and movies
• be viewed like a slideshow (for sales presentations, kiosk displays, etc.)
• have security features such as password, or prevent printing, editing, copying, etc.
You can edit PDF files with Acrobat, and set up links and navigation systems for your PDF documents.
The Acrobat Product Line
Acrobat Reader Free software used for viewing, printing, searching, and copying text and graphics in PDF documents.
Acrobat Elements Includes the functions of Reader plus the ability to create PDF files from Microsoft applications. This is priced low but has licensing restrictions.
Acrobat Standard Includes all of the functions of Reader plus the ability to create PDF files, use security, edit files and use comments.
Acrobat Professional This is the full version of Acrobat, including all features included in Standard, plus additional options like forms creation, batch processing, additional editing and commenting tools. Enhanced viewing tools, guides and rulers, and layers are only available in Professional.
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