Introduction to Acrobat X Professional

Matt Sullivanroundpeg director of training@mattrsullivanmatt@roundpeg.com

Lesson 1: Introducing Acrobat

• Open the Lesson 1\Aquo_Financial.pdf file– The file opens in Full Screen mode– Press the Escape key to exit Full Screen– The Open in Full Screen mode option is part of

the file properties

Full Screen v. Reading mode

What is Acrobat/PDF, and what can it do?

• Adobe Portable Document Format• electronic version of a printed document,

easily printed on nearly any printer• delivery mechanism• collect form data• electronic document review system

What is Acrobat not?

• A way to create content• A replacement for your other applications

What do we create with Acrobat?

(nothing)

Acrobat Pro vs. Adobe Reader

Acrobat X allows

• Creation of PDF files• Modification of navigation• Modification of content

Adobe Reader allows

• Free access to PDF content• Filling of forms• Participation in reviews

(per PDF author)

Lesson 2: Exploring the Work Area

• Please open Lesson 02\Conference Guide.pdf• Acrobat’s interface is sticky– It stays the way you leave it

• The new interface includes 4 main areas– Quick Tools– Common Tools– Navigation Panes– Task Panes

Quick Tools bar

• Where you customize your Acrobat workflow• Likely to change often, and based on tasks or

projects• Review options• Practice resetting tools

Common Tools bar

• If you’re not careful, your toolbars will quickly look line previous versions of Acrobat (very cluttered)

• Review options• Practice resetting tools

Navigation Panes

• Review options • Practice resetting tools

Task Panes

• Tools– Add the Content > Add or Edit Text Box to the

quick access bar• Comment• Share

Navigating, Viewing Files

• Bookmarks• Zoom – Control-0– Control++ (Press Control and the plus key)– Control+- (Press Control and the minus key)– Zoom tool

Navigating, Viewing Files (cont.)

Lesson 5: Creating PDF from MS Office files

• Open Lessons\Lesson 5\SOW draft.doc

PDF Maker

• Shows in Word menu bar when installed• Installs automatically when Word is present

during Acrobat installation• My 2nd favorite application from which to

produce PDF• Looks different in Word 2003, 2007, 2010

Hey, I don’t see an Acrobat menu item…

• If the Acrobat menu item is not present in MS Word:– Open Acrobat X– Select the Help > Check for Updates option

Choose Acrobat > Preferences from the Word menu bar

Map Headings to Bookmarks

• Headings will map automatically

• Consistent use of styles is key

Produce PDF

• Choose Acrobat > Create PDF

Advanced Topics

• Lesson 3-Creating PDF (non-MS)• Sending for review• Creating accurate measurements • Pdf review• signatures & security• Creating and manipulating PDF from CAD

applications• Creating architectural comments• Creating custom stamps

Creating PDF from non-MS applications

Pages to Print

• Introductory Class• 8-69• 116-157• • Advanced Class• 184-231