Overview:
Portable
Document Format (PDF) is a universal file format that preserves all of the
fonts, formatting, colors, and graphics of any source document. Anyone using
the free Acrobat Reader can view, navigate, comment on, and print a PDF file.
Designers, web developers, and print professionals will all find value in Adobe
Acrobat DC training. While each audience can find features in Acrobat DC of
specific interest, they are all increasingly interested in delivering content
both digitally and in print, and PDF is the most convenient format for both of
these worlds. From easy client review to near-foolproof print production and
web distribution and many steps in between Acrobat DC can boost your
productivity and help you achieve better results. In the Acrobat DC
Training Advanced course, you will master the concepts and
features of Adobe Acrobat DC, including:
Working with Forms in Acrobat
Using Actions
Using Acrobat in Professional Printing
Prerequisites:
Students
need to have completed our Acrobat DC Introduction course or have working
knowledge in all topics covered in the Introduction course outline. Students
must have a good working knowledge of computers, operating systems, using
a mouse, keyboard, standard menus and commands. Students must be able to open,
save, and close applications and files, as well as navigate to other folders.
Students should be familiar with at least one software package, for example:
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe InDesign.
Course
Outline:
1.
Working with Forms in Acrobat
Converting PDF files to interactive PDF forms
Adding form fields
Specifying an answer format
Types of form fields
Distributing forms
Tracking forms
Collecting form data
Options for distributing forms
Working with form data
Calculating and validating numeric fields
2.
Using Actions
Predefined actions
Creating an action
Avoiding the Full Screen Mode warning
Sharing actions
3.
Using Acrobat in Professional Printing
Creating PDF files for print and prepress
Guidelines for creating print-ready PDF files
Pre-flighting files (Acrobat Pro)
Working with transparency (Acrobat Pro)
Custom preflight profiles
PDF standards
What is rasterization?
Flattening options in the Flattener Preview dialog box
Setting up color management
Previewing your print job (Acrobat Pro)
Advanced printing controls