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Creating, Editing & Exporting PDFs
Quick Tip: How to create a PDF file in Microsoft O... Quick Tip: How to create a PDF file in Microsoft Office Learn how to use the PDFMaker tools in Office (Windows only) to create PDF in Office using Acrobat X Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:47 Views: 13,497	00:01:47
Quick Tip: How to export PDF to Word or Excel Quick Tip: How to export PDF to Word or Excel In this tutorial you'll learn how to convert PDF files to Word or Excel, including how to select custom settings using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:02:01 Views: 51,213	00:02:01
Quick Tip: How to Edit Text in a PDF Quick Tip: How to Edit Text in a PDF A quick tip that explains how to edit text in an existing PDF using Acrobat X Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:02:34 Added: April 18, 2012 Views: 85,379	00:02:34
Quick Tips: How to edit objects on a page Quick Tips: How to edit objects on a page Here's a simple guideline for how to edit PDF files, including how to edit blocks of text, graphics and images, comments and links using Acrobat X Pro. Runtime: 00:02:18 Views: 9,119	00:02:18
Quick Tip: How to insert a PDF into a PDF Quick Tip: How to insert a PDF into a PDF In this tutorial you'll learn how to insert one PDF file into another PDF file using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:20 Added: November 21, 2011 Views: 35,223	00:01:20
Quick Tip: How to combine multiple files into one... Quick Tip: How to combine multiple files into one PDF file It just takes a few seconds to combine multiple PDF files into one PDF file. Learn how to merge multiple PDF files into one PDF file in Acrobat X Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:02:09 Views: 70,437	00:02:09
Quick Tip: How to add text to a PDF file Quick Tip: How to add text to a PDF file A short tips that explains how you can make text additions to a PDF document in Acrobat X Std. or Pro. Text additions can also be made to a file in Adobe Reader if the file has been Reader Enabled. Runtime: 00:01:27 Added: November 12, 2011 Views: 46,520	00:01:27
Quick Tip: How to add page numbers to a PDF file Quick Tip: How to add page numbers to a PDF file In this tutorial you'll learn how to add basic page numbering to your PDF documents using either Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:48 Views: 69,774	00:01:48
Quick Tip: How to add PDF bookmarks to a document Quick Tip: How to add PDF bookmarks to a document In this tutorial you'll learn how to add PDF bookmarks to your documents using either Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. PDF bookmarks are a great way to help your readers find content in a PDF file. Runtime: 00:01:59 Added: October 01, 2012 Views: 15,923	00:01:59
Quick Tip: How to add page numbers at the bottom o... Quick Tip: How to add page numbers at the bottom of PDF files Learn how to add page numbers to PDF files, including how to choose fonts, how to change the font size, how to align text with a graphic and more. Runtime: 00:02:17 Views: 34,879	00:02:17
Quick Tip: How to turn a website into a PDF file Quick Tip: How to turn a website into a PDF file In this tutorial you'll learn how to convert a web page or entire website into a PDF file using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:39 Added: November 11, 2011 Views: 4,271	00:01:39
Quick Tip: How to Embed Fonts in a PDF Quick Tip: How to Embed Fonts in a PDF In this tutorial you'll learn how to embed fonts in an existing PDF document using Acrobat X or XI Pro. Runtime: 00:01:17 Added: April 18, 2012 Views: 21,815	00:01:17
Quick Tip: How to compress a PDF file Quick Tip: How to compress a PDF file In this tutorial you'll learn how to compress or reduce the size of your PDF file using either Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:25 Added: November 20, 2011 Views: 111,429	00:01:25
Quick Tip: How do I create a new Action? Quick Tip: How do I create a new Action? Learn how to create a simple action to automate routine, multi-step tasks in Acrobat X Pro. Runtime: 00:02:01 Views: 4,107	00:02:01
Quick Tip: How to use the Action Wizard Quick Tip: How to use the Action Wizard Discover how easy it is to use the Action Wizard in Acrobat X Pro. to create Actions for repetitive tasks, including how to get started using existing pre-installed Actions and how to edit Actions. This tutorial does not have voice audio. Runtime: 00:02:43 Views: 4,398	00:02:43
Quick Tip: How do I download and run an action? Quick Tip: How do I download and run an action? Don't be afraid to try out the Actions in Acrobat X Pro. It's easy to run the actions using the Action Wizard. Here's an example using an action that flattens fields and comments in a form. Runtime: 00:00:20 Views: 2,019	00:00:20
Quick Tip: How do I edit an existing Action? Quick Tip: How do I edit an existing Action? Sometimes you need to make changes to an existing Action. Here are instructions for editing an original Action using Acrobat X Pro. Runtime: 00:00:20 Views: 2,236	00:00:20
Quick Tip: How to use the Tools pane Quick Tip: How to use the Tools pane This tip provides an overview of the tools in the Tools pane, how to use the tools and how to change the visible tools to meet your needs. Runtime: 00:01:58 Added: April 08, 2012 Views: 4,054	00:01:58
Quick Tip: How to convert just part of a PDF file Quick Tip: How to convert just part of a PDF file In this tutorial you'll learn how to convert just a part of a PDF file rather than the entire file to Word using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:41 Views: 5,622	00:01:41
Quick Tip: How to Send Large PDF Files via Email Quick Tip: How to Send Large PDF Files via Email A short tip that details how you can send large PDF files to others from Adobe Reader X or Acrobat X Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:34 Added: November 10, 2011 Views: 11,854	00:01:34
Quick Tip: How to cut and paste text from a PDF fi... Quick Tip: How to cut and paste text from a PDF file In this tutorial you'll learn how to enhance your PDF file in Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. so that all the text can be used for cut and paste operations. Runtime: 00:01:36 Added: November 11, 2011 Views: 20,776	00:01:36
Quick Tip: How to break a PDF into parts Quick Tip: How to break a PDF into parts In this tutorial you'll learn how to break a single PDF file into multiple PDF documents using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:26 Added: November 11, 2011 Views: 65,503	00:01:26
Quick Tip: How to export comments from Acrobat to... Quick Tip: How to export comments from Acrobat to Word (Windows) In this tutorial you'll learn how to export comments from a PDF file into a Word document, so you can revise the original Word document using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:02:07 Views: 5,143	00:02:07
Quick Tip: How to prepare a PDF file for mobile us... Quick Tip: How to prepare a PDF file for mobile use Here are tips to improve the display of your PDF files on mobile devices, including how to change page layout to a single column, how to add tags to provide structure, how to optimize the PDF file for quicker use and more. Runtime: 00:02:05 Views: 5,152	00:02:05
Quick Tip: How to use multimedia in a PDF file Quick Tip: How to use multimedia in a PDF file Learn how to insert multimedia into a PDF file, how to choose different settings, how to make changes, how to start from a Word doc (Windows), and how to create a multimedia PDF in PowerPoint (Windows) using Acrobat X Pro. Runtime: 00:02:02 Views: 2,974	00:02:02
Quick Tip: Adobe Reader on Mobile: Comments and eS... Quick Tip: Adobe Reader on Mobile: Comments and eSignatures In the latest version of Adobe Reader for mobile devices, you can get even more work done when you're on the go. Add highlights, underlines, even sticky notes to a PDF file; you can also electronically sign documents or use EchoSign to send a PDF file off to be signed by someone else. Take a look at this video to learn how to get your work done from a smartphone or tablet! Runtime: 00:03:43 Added: April 10, 2012 Views: 2,837	00:03:43
Forms
Quick Tip: How to create a fillable PDF form Quick Tip: How to create a fillable PDF form This quick tip explains the steps and some of the terms you'll encounter when you create a fillable PDF form using an existing PDF document in Acrobat X Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:02:14 Views: 40,871	00:02:14
Quicktip: How to use a PDF form on Adobe Reader mo... Quicktip: How to use a PDF form on Adobe Reader mobile In this tutorial, learn how to complete and distribute a fillable PDF form using Adobe Reader on a mobile device, including how to comply with security settings and how to insert an ink signature or use EchoSign online. Runtime: 00:01:55 Views: 2,191	00:01:55
Quicktip: How to design a fillable PDF form for Ad... Quicktip: How to design a fillable PDF form for Adobe Reader mobile use In this tutorial, learn what to do and not to do when you create PDF forms for use on the Adobe Reader for iOS or Android. Suggestions include building basic text fields, comb fields, tab sequencing, password security, but not JavaScript form functions using Acrobat X Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:02:24 Views: 6,415	00:02:24
Quick Tip: How to enter form data using Adobe Read... Quick Tip: How to enter form data using Adobe Reader This short tip provides an overview of the different types of form messages you might encounter when attempting to fill out a PDF form in Adobe Reader 10.1 or later. Runtime: 00:01:55 Added: November 12, 2011 Views: 21,068	00:01:55
Quick Tip: How to type into a form in Adobe Reader Quick Tip: How to type into a form in Adobe Reader A short tips that explains how you can enter text into a form that does not have fillable form fields. Runtime: 00:01:36 Added: November 11, 2011 Views: 79,866	00:01:36
Quick Tip: How to edit a fillable PDF form Quick Tip: How to edit a fillable PDF form This quick tip explores how to edit a fillable PDF form, including how to identify missing fields, how to add a new text field, and how to align fields in PDF forms using Acrobat X Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:02:13 Views: 26,137	00:02:13
How to create text fields that work How to create text fields that work Runtime: 00:04:28 Views: 4,686	00:04:28
Quick Tip: How to handle responses for fillable PD... Quick Tip: How to handle responses for fillable PDF forms Learn how to view and filter responses to your fillable PDF form and how to send data from your PDF form to an Excel spreadsheet using Acrobat X Std. or Pro. You can also check for responses on Acrobat.com. Runtime: 00:01:52 Views: 4,073	00:01:52
Quick Tip: How to add a reset button to a form Quick Tip: How to add a reset button to a form In this tutorial you'll learn how to add a reset button to your PDF form to help users clear specific form fields using either Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:28 Added: November 11, 2011 Views: 6,733	00:01:28
Quick Tip: How do I set up tab order in a form? Quick Tip: How do I set up tab order in a form? Learn how to set the tab order in a PDF form using Acrobat X Std. or Pro. to improve the appearance of your PDF form and also make it easier for users to use. Runtime: 00:01:24 Added: February 23, 2012 Views: 4,455	00:01:24
Quick Tip: How to save PDF forms in Adobe Reader X Quick Tip: How to save PDF forms in Adobe Reader X This quick tip looks at the differences between a basic PDF form and a Reader-enabled PDF form and how to save either PDF form using Acrobat Reader X. Runtime: 00:02:16 Views: 14,345	00:02:16
Quick Tip: How to distribute a fillable PDF form Quick Tip: How to distribute a fillable PDF form In this quick tip, you'll learn how to distribute your fillable PDF form using the Tools pane in Acrobat X Std. or Pro., and how to send online forms via Adobe FormsCentral. Runtime: 00:02:06 Views: 4,342	00:02:06
Quick Tip: How to test a fillable PDF form Quick Tip: How to test a fillable PDF form In this tutorial you'll walk through the various steps you can use to test your fillable PDF form such as previewing dates, tab order, calculations, and buttons using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:57 Added: October 01, 2012 Views: 3,088	00:01:57
Quick Tip: How do I use a hidden form field? Quick Tip: How do I use a hidden form field? In this tutorial you'll learn how to create a hidden form field designed to calculate a surcharge or tax to add to a total form field, using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:40 Added: February 16, 2012 Views: 1,721	00:01:40
Quick Tip: How do I use duplicate fields? Quick Tip: How do I use duplicate fields? In this tutorial you'll learn how to create form fields that repeat the same information across multiple pages. Your form recipient will be able to type their name once, and it will automatically appear on other pages using either Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:35 Views: 4,904	00:01:35
Quick Tip: How to save form data in Adobe Reader Quick Tip: How to save form data in Adobe Reader A quick tip that explains how to go about saving data that you enter into your form in Adobe Reader X. Runtime: 00:01:29 Added: November 12, 2011 Views: 31,026	00:01:29
Quick Tip: How do I space out numbers in a field? Quick Tip: How do I space out numbers in a field? In this tutorial you'll learn how to make it easier for your users to insert and see the right numbers in a PDF form by creating a comb field using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:38 Views: 2,765	00:01:38
Quick Tip: How to add a date stamp to a form Quick Tip: How to add a date stamp to a form In this tutorial you'll learn how to insert a date stamp that only appears when an end user prints your form using either Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:50 Added: November 20, 2011 Views: 9,545	00:01:50
Quick Tip: How to create editable form fields Quick Tip: How to create editable form fields A short tip that details how to create editable form fields using Acrobat X Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:30 Added: November 11, 2011 Views: 76,959	00:01:30
Quick Tip: How do I use basic calculations in a fo... Quick Tip: How do I use basic calculations in a form? In this tutorial you'll learn how to create form field calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using either Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:02:12 Added: February 27, 2012 Views: 12,883	00:02:12
Quick Tip: Using subtraction in a form field Quick Tip: Using subtraction in a form field In this tutorial you'll learn how to create a form field that performs subtraction using either Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:34 Added: November 11, 2011 Views: 6,986	00:01:34
Quick Tip: Using division in a form field Quick Tip: Using division in a form field In this tutorial you'll learn how to create a form field that performs the math function for division using either Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:43 Added: November 11, 2011 Views: 4,336	00:01:43
Quick Tip: How to flatten form fields Quick Tip: How to flatten form fields In this tutorial you'll learn how to flatten form fields so they're no longer fillable using Acrobat X or XI Pro. Runtime: 00:00:58 Added: November 11, 2011 Views: 8,105	00:00:58
Quick Tip: Replacing the background pages in a for... Quick Tip: Replacing the background pages in a form In this tutorial you'll learn how to replace the background page of a PDF with existing form fields to avoid creating all the form fields again using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:20 Added: November 22, 2011 Views: 4,875	00:01:20
Quick Tip: How to set form fields to read only Quick Tip: How to set form fields to read only In this tutorial you'll learn how to create a read-only form field using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro to prevent end users from changing the form field data. Runtime: 00:01:34 Added: November 15, 2011 Views: 3,993	00:01:34
FormsCentral
FormsCentral Quick Tip: Saving your forms as desig... FormsCentral Quick Tip: Saving your forms as design files Did you know that you can export your FormsCentral designs to save on your computer, reuse as templates, and even share with other FormsCentral users? This short video shows you how easy it is to create your own FormsCentral template files. Runtime: 00:02:09 Added: August 14, 2012 Views: 1,847	00:02:09
FormsCentral Now Supporting PDF Forms FormsCentral Now Supporting PDF Forms FormsCentral now supports PDF forms! You can create a form in FormsCentral and distribute it as a PDF file for your respondents to complete in Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat. This video walks through the basic process for distributing your PDF forms. Runtime: 00:03:57 Added: April 23, 2012 Views: 3,618	00:03:57
FormsCentral Quick Tip: How to Create a Form from... FormsCentral Quick Tip: How to Create a Form from a Blank Page Get Started with Adobe FormsCentral! Learn how to start from scratch and create a new form from a blank page. This video will walk through the basics of form design: how to create and format a header, use the form authoring palette to add questions, and specify each fields' options on your new form. Runtime: 00:02:40 Added: February 28, 2012 Views: 2,820	00:02:40
FormsCentral Quick Tip: How to Preview Your Form FormsCentral Quick Tip: How to Preview Your Form Get started with Adobe FormsCentral! This video will walk you through the process of testing a form you've designed in FormsCentral. Learn how to set the form's options, preview the finished form, and prepare the file for distribution to your form respondents. Runtime: 00:01:55 Added: February 28, 2012 Views: 459	00:01:55
FormsCentral Quick Tip: How to Distribute your Onl... FormsCentral Quick Tip: How to Distribute your Online Form Get started with Adobe FormsCentral! This short video will cover the steps you need to take to distribute your online form. You'll learn how to determine the form's behavior and messaging when respondents access the form, how to set up notifications for new responses, and what your options are for distributing the final form's URL. Runtime: 00:02:23 Added: February 28, 2012 Views: 929	00:02:23
FormsCentral Quick Tip: How to Customize a Templat... FormsCentral Quick Tip: How to Customize a Template Get started with Adobe FormsCentral! FormsCentral offers many templates to help you kick-start your form creation; this video will show you how to customize a template for your own use. What's covered: choosing a template; opening a template as a new form; customizing the template header; adding information to the new form; customizing the distribution options of the form. Runtime: 00:02:12 Added: February 28, 2012 Views: 1,198	00:02:12
FormsCentral Quick Tip: How to Work with Form Data FormsCentral Quick Tip: How to Work with Form Data Get started with Adobe FormsCentral! Once you've distributed your form, you'll get a lot of responses to the form. This video shows you some options for working with that data from your form respondents. What's covered: Viewing new responses; switching menu bars in the response table; formatting responses; viewing details of responses; entering basic formulas for calculations of data; exporting data to CSV, XLS, or PDF. Runtime: 00:03:35 Added: February 28, 2012 Views: 1,900	00:03:35
FormsCentral Quick Tip: How to Manage your Form Fi... FormsCentral Quick Tip: How to Manage your Form Files Get started with Adobe FormsCentral! When you accumulate multiple form files in your account, you'll want to know how to keep them organized. This short video covers how to search for a form in your organizer, how to use the quick-click buttons, and what the options are for managing files in the organizer. Runtime: 00:01:54 Added: February 28, 2012 Views: 1,540	00:01:54
Using Templates in Adobe FormsCentral Using Templates in Adobe FormsCentral Learn how to create a new form by starting with a FormsCentral template. Runtime: 00:01:52 Added: January 17, 2012 Views: 2,787	00:01:52
Scanning & OCR
Quick Tip: How to edit text in a scanned PDF Quick Tip: How to edit text in a scanned PDF Learn how to edit text in a scanned PDF document using the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature in Acrobat X Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:44 Added: April 08, 2012 Views: 56,800	00:01:44
Quick Tip: How to create a searchable PDF file Quick Tip: How to create a searchable PDF file In this tutorial you'll learn how to make your PDF file searchable using either Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:24 Added: November 11, 2011 Views: 26,118	00:01:24
Quick Tip: How to scan a paper document to PDF Quick Tip: How to scan a paper document to PDF In this tutorial you'll learn some quick tips for scanning paper documents to a PDF file, including how to pick input and output settings using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:49 Views: 9,930	00:01:49
Quick Tip: How to create a searchable text documen... Quick Tip: How to create a searchable text document from a scanned page In this tutorial you'll learn how to turn your scanned documents into searchable PDF files, so you can easily search and edit the PDF file using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:02:02 Views: 8,820	00:02:02
Quick Tip: How to export scanned PDF text from Acr... Quick Tip: How to export scanned PDF text from Acrobat to Word or Excel In this tutorial you'll learn how to take text from a scanned PDF document and export it to Word or Excel using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:48 Views: 13,795	00:01:48
Quick Tip: How to find and correct OCR errors Quick Tip: How to find and correct OCR errors In this tutorial you'll learn how to find and correct Optical Character Recognition (OCR) text errors when you convert a scanned document into a PDF file using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:02:11 Views: 4,019	00:02:11
Quick Tip: How to optimize a scanned to PDF docume... Quick Tip: How to optimize a scanned to PDF document In this tutorial you'll learn how to optimize a scanned PDF file to improve the appearance of the document using Acrobat X or XI Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:33 Added: October 01, 2012 Views: 13,683	00:01:33
Security & Digital Signatures
Quick Tip: How do I password protect a document Quick Tip: How do I password protect a document Learn how to password protect PDF documents created with Acrobat X Std. or Pro. to make your PDF documents more secure. Runtime: 00:02:06 Views: 25,825	00:02:06
Quick Tip: How to print protect a PDF file Quick Tip: How to print protect a PDF file A short tip that explains how to apply security to your PDF to disallow printing in Acrobat X Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:01:22 Added: November 15, 2011 Views: 5,653	00:01:22
Quick Tip: How to use Actions to secure multiple P... Quick Tip: How to use Actions to secure multiple PDF files Learn how to use Actions in Acrobat X Pro., to protect any number of files at a time. You can apply the Action to as many files or folders as you want. Every file is restricted except Accessibility features. Runtime: 00:02:03 Views: 2,958	00:02:03
Quick Tip: How do I add a scanned signature to a d... Quick Tip: How do I add a scanned signature to a digital signature? Would you like to make your digital signature look more like a handwritten signature? You can add your signature as part of your digital signature using Acrobat X Std. or Pro. Runtime: 00:00:20 Views: 19,048	00:00:20

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