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INTRODUCTION This page introduces "Acrobat PDF" and how it can be put to work streamlining paper-intensive information gathering and document handling processes.
What is Acrobat PDF?
"Acrobat PDF" refers to a type of digital document in Adobe Acrobat 'Portable Document Format'.
What's the Value Proposition?
An informed Acrobat PDF deployment can help any organization reclaim a significant amount of time, energy and materials wasted on labor-intensive, paper-laden tasks.
Terminology, Concepts, Acronyms
- Adobe is a company
- 'Adobe' and 'Acrobat' are registered trademarks of Adobe
- PDF is the acronym for "Portable Document Format"
- Acrobat PDF is an electronic file format
- PDF files are read and manipulated using Acrobat and Acrobat-compatible software
- The terms 'Acrobat file', 'PDF file', and 'PDF' are often used interchangeably to refer to a digital file in PDF format
PDF Software
Adobe offers several editions of Acrobat software. This discussion focuses on 2 of them: Acrobat Professional and Acrobat Reader.
Acrobat Professional (hereafter 'Pro') is purchased software that provides a powerful set of tools used to create and manage PDF files, including fillable eForms, digital signatures, data encryption, document routing and workgroup collaboration tools.
Acrobat Reader (hereafter 'Reader') is free software that can be used to fill-in PDF eForms and perform other basic functions.
Where's the Fit?
Countries, corporations and classrooms are literally using, or migrating to, Acrobat PDF as a preferred way to manage and distribute forms, flyers, reports and other types of documentation for both internal operations and external communications with clients, suppliers and business partners. Real-world applications include, but are not limited to:
- Government: IRS and state tax forms and publications
- Banks: Online statements, customer information forms, loan applications, wire transfers, risk rating worksheets, internal service requests
- Business: Project proposals, job quotes, contracts, order forms
- Schools: State standards, district reports, notices, lesson worksheets, PTA flyers, surveys, questionnaires
What's makes using PDF "better than" using a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation or other digital document format?
Ubiquitous access to the free Reader software and consistent document integrity on multiple computer platforms are reason enough to get started.
Which is a better choice for collecting information: PDF eForm or website forms?
Depends:
- Who are you trying to reach?
- What do you need the information to do today?
- What do you need the information to do tomorrow?
To learn more, see the LINKS and DOWNLOADS sections to the right.
Need help putting PDF to work? Contact a-d-t
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LINKS Acrobat PDF in Schools Adobe.com page about the use and benefits of Acrobat PDF in schools
eForms General introduction to electronic Forms
Wikipedia entry for PDF Wikipedia entry for Portable Document Format
Adobe User Forum User support forum on adobe.com
Acrobat User Community User forum on acrobatusers.com
Acrobat User Forum Discussion forum on tek-tips.com
IRS Forms & Pubs IRS tax forms
CA Forms & Pubs California FTB tax forms
SOFTWARE Download the free Acrobat Reader
Acrobat Reader from Adobe.com
DOWNLOADS The following PDF eForms require Acrobat Reader version 7 or higher
PDF Sampler Hands-on demo file of various features of PDF eForms
Project RFC Request For Comment form to send project needs, goals and requirements to a-d-t
GENERAL USE
Wallet-sized
Meeting Schedule Quickly create wallet-size calendars of meeting dates for councils, committees, PTA, Booster Club, etc. (works with Avery business card template 5371)
EDUCATION
Personal Worksheets - Addition & Subtraction Automatically create worksheets of problems tailored to individual student study needs. Students can work independently on their computer using the built answer checker. Parents and teachers can print worksheets to use for independent study or as part of a homework package.
Personal Worksheets Answer Checker Use this Acrobat PDF to check answers on printed Personal Worksheets.
Personal
Worksheets Preferences Explanation of Acrobat Reader program preference settings for Personal Worksheets.
ACROBAT READER
Acrobat
Reader Download Adobe Acrobat Reader from adobe.com
BOOKS PDF Books on Amazon.com WIKI BLOG GALLERY
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