Adobe Acrobat is a fast, surefire way to create and exchange documents, to collect and compare comments. Acrobat documents (PDFs)
can be viewed and printed or presented as full screen multimedia presentations. Acrobat keeps secrets safe by controlling who can view, edit,
copy, or print documents. In these courses you will learn how to create and edit PDFs, prepare online forms and much more.
Acrobat Complete 2 days | $795 + HST
Comprehensive study of the basics. Prerequisites: familiarity with computer/mouse and proficiency in at least one software application
- acrobat interface, preferences and tools
- file navigation
- pdf creation - different pdfs for different purposes
- creating pdf files from microsoft office suite
- creating pdf files from other business applications
- using preset acrobat distiller settings to create pdf files
- creating pdf files from paper documents
- creating pdf files from web pages
- editing pdf files
- optimizing scanned pdf files
- ocr tools - turning scanned pdfs into editable text
- creating bookmarks
- creating hyperlinks
- combining pdfs
- creating a portfolio
- the amazing organizer
- tools for document circulation and review
- organizing comments in the review process
- adding page numbers and watermarks to documents
- signing documents with digital signatures
- working with security settings
- adding metadata to pdf documents
- searching pdf files
- creating e-forms
- adding calculate functions to e-forms
- adding multimedia elements to pdf files
- working with image manipulation tools
- creating custom settings for acrobat distiller
- reworking pdf files to improve performance
- advanced batch processing tools
- building in document level navigation structures
- interactive documents
- working with pdf catalog and search index creation
- reflowing pdf files for use on hand held devices and pda's
- exporting to rtf, html, xml, tiff, and other image formats
- tagging pdf documents for structured documents
Acrobat eForms + Security 1 day | $475 + HST
Creating user-friendly forms. Learning to save form data. Prerequisite: Students should have a solid understanding of the basics in Acrobat.
- converting paper forms into pdf e-forms
- developing fields for data input
- setting tab order
- using the layout features to design complex e-forms
- using pre-scripted features to calculate values
- making pdf e-forms more user-friendly
- using javascript to enhance user interactivity
- submit and reset buttons
- adding math functions to pdfs
Accessible Documents 1 day | $595 + HST
This 1-day course takes participants through the process of creating accessible PDF files using Microsoft Word or Adobe InDesign plus Adobe Acrobat Professional. Multiple document types are covered - graphics, tables, text-based documents and forms. The course covers guidleines, useful tips, and current standards for compliance. Prerequisite: Students should have a solid understanding of the basics in Acrobat.
- Setting up InDesign or Word documents for accessibility
- Working with text and styles
- Important considerations before converting documents to PDF
- Creating accessible links
- repairing inevitable problems
- adding bookmarks
- checking reading order
- making forms accessible
- accessibility standards
