How to Use Adobe Acrobat

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If you want to create your own PDF files from scratch, Adobe Acrobat is one of the best tools for the job. This quick tutorial will help you create a PDF in minutes using Adobe Acrobat Pro.

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    • If you are working with a newer version of Adobe Acrobat, you may see a Welcome Window that offers two main choices: opening a recent file or creating a PDF.
    • If your version doesn't have a Welcome Window, you can get started by choosing the "Create" option under "File" on the toolbar.
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    • A dialogue box opens that allows you to choose the document that you want to convert to a PDF file.
    • A drop-down window shows the many file formats that can be converted to PDFs.
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    • Select from 5 available layout options or import a custom layout for your portfolio.
    • Click "Add Files" to begin adding files to the portfolio.
    • Make modifications to the portfolio as needed.
    • Save your PDF file.
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    • When a dialogue box opens, choose "Add Files."
    • After selecting files, click "Combine Files."
    • The new PDF document opens with bookmarks for each original file.
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    • A dialogue box opens that allows you to choose the source, either an open document, choosing a document or scanning a form.
    • Make your choice and click "Next."
    • Adobe Acrobat will convert the form to a PDF and then take you to the form editing page.
    • Make the form modifications needed before saving your new PDF form.
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    For previous versions, choose the "Tools" or "Advanced" option on the main toolbar.
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    rotate, delete, extract, replace, crop or split a page in a document.
    • You can also insert pages or alter the page design in page editing.
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    • Content editing options allow you to add a bookmark or attach files, edit objects and text and edit interactive objects in your PDF file.
    • Highlight text and right click to make formatting changes to text.
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    • Shared reviews allow a user to set up and invite reviews. Reviewers can comment on each other's reviews.
    • Use Acrobat Connect/Collaborate Live (add-on software) to choose the "Start Meeting" button and have a real-time web conference for up to 15 people.
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    Sound, movies and multimedia presentations can be embedded or integrated within PDFs.
    • Choose "Tools" from your toolbar or tools task pane.
    • Under "Advanced Editing/Add or Edit Interactive Object>Multimedia," you will find options for Sound and Movies.
    • Draw a rectangle in the PDF to show when you want the specific multimedia tool to operate.
    • Find the sound or movie file you want to use.
    • Make certain "Embed Content in Document" is checked.
    • Click "OK."
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      • As of early 2011, Adobe Acrobat software was on its 10th version. Each Acrobat version varies somewhat and you may need to contact Adobe Systems with specific questions.
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