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May 12, 2006
Acrobat Preferences: My Personal Favorites
One of the first things I do when exploring a new software application, is to look at the application preferences. I've talked to several software trainers that start every class they teach that way.
Adobe Acrobat has a plethora of preferences. The sheer number-- 29 different types-- can be a bit daunting, so I thought I would share a few of my favorites.
Have your own? Let me know!
May 03, 2006
The Typewriter Tool (semi-new!)
Forms offer a standardized way to collect information, but very few folks take the time to create them properly using Acrobat form tools.
Have you ever received -- via email or snail mail-- a field-less form to fill in? What a pain it is to drag out an old-fashioned typewriter to do this. Then, you have to scan the form back in and email it. Yechh!
But, there's hope!
With the Acrobat 7.05 update, Adobe introduced a new tool for users of both Acrobat Standard and Professional—the Typewriter tool.
The Typewriter tool provides a simple solution for filling out forms that do not contain interactive form fields. You can type on top of any PDF document, even one you created from a scanner. This allows you to easily fill out paper forms on your computer and archive the results electronically, or send the completed form via email.
I showed this new feature at a paralegal conference not long ago and a lady came up after my talk and hugged me!
Read on to learn how to obtain and use the Typewriter tool.