Adobe Acrobat Pro Training

Most software these days, whether or not it's design-related, can save the file you're working on as a "PDF" (Portable Document Format). So . . . what else can you do with a PDF file, other than look at it in Reader?

For design and publishing professionals, that's like asking, "What else can you do with a computer, other than turn it on?"

The main significance of PDF files to designers is that Adobe Acrobat, the program that actually creates the PDF files, and the PDF file format itself is fast becoming the nexus of the design and publishing process. ("But I thought PostScript was the nexus," you say ... read on, grasshopper.)

PDF files are PostScript files that are compressed, editable in preview, self-contained, and customized for a specific output device/purpose such as a monitor or a commercial press. "PDF Workflow" is one of the hottest buzzwords in commercial printing as well as production staff in any publications department.

Anne-Marie has been using Acrobat, as well as teaching it and writing "how to" articles about it since Adobe first released the program in the mid-90s. She's the author of Acrobat X Essential Training, a comprehensive tutorial series produced by lynda.com. She can show you how to properly convert a digital file to PDF for commercial printing; how to catalog, index, and hyperlink a collection of PDFs for distribution; how to markup and review comments in a PDF; how to create an interactive presentation with Acrobat; and how to edit an existing PDF with some magical tools in Acrobat.

Limber up and start Acrobatting, call Anne-Marie at 312-946-1100 or use the Request a Quote form to tell her you're ready to master PDFs.

While you're waiting for your training to begin, you might want to visit the Adobe Acrobat Resources page in DesignGeek Resources, created and maintained by Anne-Marie primarily for the benefit of her Acrobat training clients.