1. USING ADOBE ACROBAT READER DC
Cathryn A. Hennes, M.Ed.

2. Table of Contents Introduction Tools Available in Free Acrobat Reader
What is Acrobat Reader and how does it differ from Adobe Acrobat?
What Platforms can you use Acrobat Reader on?
Creating PDF Files
Tools Available in Free Acrobat Reader
Open and Learn More Choices
Comment
Fill & Sign
Edit PDF
Export PDF
Create PDF
Send & Track
Stamp
Measure
Certificates
Send for Signature
Tools Not Available in Free Acrobat Reader
Add and Learn More Choices
Combine Files
Organize Pages
Redact
Protect
Prepare Form
Optimize Reader
Enhance Scans
Print Production
PDF Standards
Create Custom Tools
Compare Files
Action Wizard
Accessibility
Rich Media
Index
Send for Comments
JavaScript

3. Using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
INTRODUCTION
Using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

4. What is Acrobat Reader and how does it differ from Adobe Acrobat?
Acrobat Reader is part of a family of applications, along with Web-based capabilities created and owned by Adobe Systems that will allow you to view, manipulate, print, and manage files in PDF (Portable Document Format). How does Reader differ from full Acrobat? It differs in that many of the modules found in Reader are only available in full Acrobat. Example: You have multiple PDF files that you would like to organize into one PDF. At the same time, you would like to create a Clickable Table of Contents. These two items are ONLY available on the full Acrobat software and not available in Reader.

5. What Platforms can you use Acrobat Reader on?
You can create and read Acrobat Reader files, AKA PDF files from all computer options (PC and Mac), smart phones (iOS, Android, and Windows), along with tablets (iPad, Android, and Windows). Not only is Acrobat Reader available as a software choice from the Adobe company, but third-party companies, who have developed the tools to allow individuals the capability to read PDF files.

6. Creating PDF Files
Today there are many ways to create PDF files. You can have apps on your phones and tablets that allow you to create PDFs for just about everything from Web pages to objects located on these devices. Within Microsoft Office applications, when you “Save As” an item, whether it be Word, Excel, Visio, etc., you can use the pull-down options in Save As to choose PDF as that option. You can also use the Print choices and “Print to PDF.” Realizing there are so many ways to create PDFs allows you to create them and share the information with anyone you choose!

7. Tools Available in Free Acrobat Reader
Using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

8. Open and Learn More Choices
Each tool has “Add” or “Open.”
When you click on the down arrow when it shows you “Open,” you see the following:
Open allows you to see specific options for that toolbar!

9. Comment
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Comment

10. Comment (cont’d.) Click on the Tools link and Open Comment
Click on “Select a File”
Locate your PDF file
Click the “Open” button

11. Comment (cont’d.) Toolbar engages
Use Highlight text tool and Draw free form tool

12. Comment (cont’d.) Choose the location for saving Save the PDF
Note: If you just “X” out of the program, Acrobat Reader will warn you changes have not been saved and ask if you wish to save the changes.

13. Exercise - Comment
With the steps outlined in your Participant Guide, locate the PDF for this exercise and practice the steps, saving the document when you are finished.

14. Fill & Sign
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Fill & Sign

15. Fill & Sign (cont’d.) Click on the Tools link and Open Fill & Sign
Click on “Select a File”
Locate your PDF file
Click the “Open” button

16. Fill & Sign (cont’d.) Toolbar engages
Use Add text tool and Sign document tool

17. Fill & Sign (cont’d.) Choose the location for saving Save the PDF
Note: If you just “X” out of the program, Acrobat Reader will warn you changes have not been saved and ask if you wish to save the changes.

18. Exercise – Fill & Sign
With the steps outlined in your Participant Guide, locate the PDF for this exercise and practice the steps, saving the document when you are finished.

19. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Edit PDF
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Edit PDF
Note: Even though this module appears to be available in Reader, it is showing that it is only available in full Acrobat.
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

20. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Export PDF
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Export PDF
Note: Even though this module appears to be available in Reader, it is showing that it is only available in full Acrobat.
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

21. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Create PDF
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Create PDF
Note: Even though this module appears to be available in Reader, it is showing that it is only available in full Acrobat.
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

22. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Send & Track
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Send & Track
Note: Even though this module appears to be available in Reader, it is showing that it is only available in full Acrobat.
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

23. Stamp
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Stamp

24. Stamp (cont’d.) Click on the Tools link and Open Stamp
Click on “Select a File”
Locate your PDF file
Click the “Open” button

25. Stamp (cont’d.) Toolbar engages
Use Stamps tool to add pre-defined stamp

26. Stamp (cont’d.) Choose the location for saving Save the PDF
Note: If you just “X” out of the program, Acrobat Reader will warn you changes have not been saved and ask if you wish to save the changes.

27. Exercise - Stamp
With the steps outlined in your Participant Guide, locate the PDF for this exercise and practice the steps, saving the document when you are finished.

28. Measure
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Measure

29. Measure (cont’d.) Click on the Tools link and Open Measure
Locate your PDF file
Click the “Open” button

30. Measure (cont’d.) Toolbar engages
Use Measuring Tool to measure the distance between the 2 images

31. Measure (cont’d.) Choose the location for saving Save the PDF
Note: If you just “X” out of the program, Acrobat Reader will warn you changes have not been saved and ask if you wish to save the changes.

32. Exercise - Measure
With the steps outlined in your Participant Guide, locate the PDF for this exercise and practice the steps, saving the document when you are finished.

33. Certificates
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Certificates

34. Certificates (cont’d.)
Click on the Tools link and Open Measure
Locate your PDF file
Click the “Open” button

35. Certificates (cont’d.)
Toolbar engages
Use Digitally Sign tool to create and use a digital signature
Note: Use your mouse to drag the area where you wish the signature to “live.”

36. Certificates (cont’d.)
Choose Create a new Digital ID to configure your ID
Click the Continue button

37. Certificates (cont’d.)
Choose Save to File and click Continue
Populate all field and click Continue

38. Certificates (cont’d.)
Browse to save your file on your computer, give the signature a Password, and click the Save button
Choose the Digital ID and click the Continue button

39. Certificates (cont’d.)
Make any necessary adjustments, enter the Password, and click the Save button

40. Certificates (cont’d.)
Signature is added to the document

41. Certificates (cont’d.)
Choose the location for saving
Save the PDF
Note: If you just “X” out of the program, Acrobat Reader will warn you changes have not been saved and ask if you wish to save the changes.

42. Exercise - Certificates
With the steps outlined in your Participant Guide, locate the PDF for this exercise and practice the steps, saving the document when you are finished.

43. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Send for Signature
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Send for Signature
Note: Even though this module appears to be available in Reader, it is showing that it is only available in full Acrobat.
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

44. Tools Not Available in Free Acrobat Reader
Using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

45. Add and Learn More Choices
Each tool has “Add” or “Open.”
When you click on the down arrow when it shows you “Add,” you see the following:
Add will require an Internet connection!

46. Add and Learn More Choices (cont’d.)
Adding requires upgrading to Standard or Pro Adobe Acrobat!

47. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Combine Files
When you use either Add or Learn More, the only screen that opens is on upgrading to full Acrobat.
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

48. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Organize Pages
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Organize Text
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

49. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Redact
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Redact
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

50. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Protect
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Protect
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

51. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Prepare Form
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Prepare Form
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

52. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Optimize Reader
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Optimize Reader
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

53. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Enhance Scans
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Enhance Scans
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

54. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Print Production
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Print Production
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

55. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
PDF Standards
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
PDF Standards
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

56. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Create Custom Tools
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Create Custom Tools
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

57. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Compare Files
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Compare Files
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

58. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Action Wizard
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Action Wizard
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

59. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Accessibility
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Accessibility
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

60. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Rich Media
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Rich Media
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

61. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Index
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Index
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

62. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
Send for Comments
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
Send for Comments
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?

63. If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?
JavaScript
When you use the Learn More choice, Reader will open your Internet browser, accessing information on this topic. The Web address is included here with more information:
JavaScript
If you had this tool to use in Acrobat Reader, how could you use it?