Adobe Acrobat Ninja: A productivity guide with tips and proven techniques for business professionals using Adobe Acrobat Urszula Witherell Author

Is Adobe Acrobat just taking up storage space on your device? Let Adobe Acrobat Ninja guide you through the most important features you need to know and advanced functions that will help you to discover easier ways to do your workAll in one reference and guide for Acrobat users in all industries and professionsBuild confidence by connecting Acrobat functions with day-to-day business tasksUnderstand issues that go beyond PDF such as legal implications of accessibility compliance, document security, and copyright protectionFor some users, PDF is the final output for reports, journals, or white papers. Others may need to collect and organize information using PDF forms. Graphic designers, editors, and writers need to present drafts for reviews and receive feedback. Laws in many countries stipulate that access to information must not be restricted to readers with physical impairments, requiring that PDF publications be accessible to assistive devices. Some documents must be available for many years or decades, thus setting up archive features requires consideration. All these scenarios involve some features of Acrobat.This guide is designed with professionals in mind who likely already use Adobe Acrobat Pro. Many ideas, features, and online services are sorted and organized so that you can easily find topics relevant to your work and choose which features you really need.Each chapter can be considered on its own, with tools and functions explained through examples and step-by-step guidance. Information in some chapters may build on previous knowledge, but you are not expected to have an advanced level of prior experience.By the end of this book, you will have a solid understanding of what PDF files are, what they are not, and how Acrobat makes it possible to work in a way that you will never miss good old ink and paper.Use Adobe Acrobat Pro efficiently through shortcuts and preferencesExpand knowledge of functions that you likely use alreadyUnderstand the connection between PDFs, Acrobat, and other applicationsUnique settings in Adobe InDesign to create high quality fully featured PDFsLegal concerns for information published in a digital format such as accessibility compliance, document security, and integrity, copyright protectionConfidently move away from the use of ink and paper and help preserve physical resourcesKnowledge Workers, including skilled professionals such as Analysts, Administrators, Architects, Doctors, Engineers, Journalists, Lawyers, Pharmacists, Scientists, and professionals that could be described as Communications Workers, including but not limited to Communications Artworkers, Graphic Designers, Researchers, Technical Writers, Web Designers, Accessibility Workers routinely work with PDF and some version of Acrobat.Understanding Different Adobe Acrobats, Readers, and ServicesCreating and Enhancing PDF Files From ScansConverting Microsoft Office files to Adobe PDF using PDFMakerModifying and Editing PDF FilesRepairing Accessibility in PDF PublicationsUsing Acrobat in A Document Review CycleCreating and modifying PDF forms (desktop only)Adding digital signatures and security settingsDesigning multimedia presentationsIntegration with Adobe InDesignUsing Acrobat for professional publishingPrivacy, Bates numbering and other specialized features for a law officeFinal overview of Acrobat Pro techniques, shortcuts, and online user support