Eric Wilson July 22, 2008 For audio call Toll Free and use PIN/code The ABCs of PDFs Part 1: Getting Started Making PDFs

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Outcomes Know what is PDF How PDF Files are produced What you need to produce and read PDF files How PDF files can be used

What the heck is PDF? Portable Document File A file converted to an image Combines all the elements such as fonts, pictures, tables and creates a single image file In reality, PDF files are TIFF files

Why is PDF Popular Resolves font issues Missing pictures Modified files Cross platform including PDAs and iPods Convert big files to small files Easier for and network printing

How is PDF File Created? Using a PDF printer, you print to PDF Fooling the computer, thinking it is printing to a printer In reality it is printing to a computer Creates a PDF file You will notice that when you create PDF files when the system will ask you where you want to save them

How do I print a PDF file? You need to have a PDF writer Adobe Acrobat family Adobe PDF Online Other 3 rd party software Recommend you stay with Acrobat Some programs have built in PDF capabilities

How do I View PDF Files? Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Family These allow you to do various tasks Create specialized PDF files PDF Forms Edit, Review and Modify PDF files Digitally sign a PDF form

Package Dont get excited about the package! Nice box with CD-ROM Note: if you have other Microsoft Office Plug-Ins, make sure they do not conflict with Acrobat

Resources - Books Adobe Acrobat Professional CIB Adobe Acrobat in the Office X VQG:Adobe Acrobat

Resources - Web Adobe ( PDF Zone ( Planet PDF (

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