This second edition of Adobe Acrobat 4.0 Classroom in a Book covers additional security features in Acrobat 4.0 that were previously available only to Windows users, but are now available for macintosh as well. It replaces the previous edition which is currently out of stock and will not be reprinted. It offers users additional security features, including Web Capture (the ability to create PDF files from Web sites), Digital Signatures (allows for electronic sign-off of shared files), Compare Pages, (the ability to open more than one file in separate windows), Send Mail (the ability to automatically attach a PDF file to an email document) and finally, Web Buy, a new tool for sharing files that require a key to access them. For all users and creators of PDF files, including publishing companies, designers and clients, and any business that distributes downloadable written content on the Web.
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In its second edition, Adobe Acrobat 4.0 Classroom in a Book adds another entry to the popular tutorial series from Adobe Press. It contains additional lessons on security features, digital signatures, comparing files in multiple open windows, and Web capturing (creating PDFs from Web sites).
The Portable Document Format (PDF) uses the PostScript language to preserve all aspects of design and layout--including images, fonts, and text formatting--and reproduces them on any Windows, Mac OS, or Unix computer requiring only the Acrobat Reader and Web browser plug-in. Although the Reader and plug-in are freely distributed, you need Acrobat 4 to create PDFs.
There are 15 lessons and an introductory tour (a succinct overview of most features). Each lesson starts with an outline and an estimate of how much time it will take to complete (most are around 30 minutes). Readers learn how to create PDFs; use Distiller or PDF Writer to convert documents created in other applications; convert a fax or scan; and modify existing PDFs (adding pages, images, and annotations), including adding interactive links. More advanced lessons show how to create an online version of a printed book or a form that can be submitted over the Web, how to use Acrobat Catalog to create a searchable index for a library of PDFs, and how to add movie and sound files.
The text is aimed at the beginner and is paced accordingly. Lessons rely on sample files (on the CD-ROM) and cover all of Acrobat's features thoroughly--whether it's adding sound file annotations or optimizing document sizes. There are many screen shots, though not for every step; the user is expected to be reading along at the computer. Each lesson ends with review questions and answers (which can serve as quick references if read first), plus occasional suggestions for exploring features on your own.
The index is not very comprehensive, a definite drawback for more advanced users who just need to troubleshoot specific topics. But this is a small issue in a book that gives you as solid a foundation as this one does. --Angelynn Grant
Topics covered: Step-by-step lessons on the features and applications of Adobe Acrobat 4, including creating and modifying PDFs, working with text, images, links, bookmarks, annotations, converting files created with other applications, converting faxes and scanned images, creating a searchable index, adding multimedia, circulating a PDF among multiple reviewers, and compiling annotations and distribution and compression settings. CD-ROM includes all lesson files and QuickTime tours of other Adobe products.
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The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to master Adobe Acrobat 4.0.
Revised for Acrobat 4.0, Adobe Classroom in a Book contains new lessons and updated projects. The book covers the basics of learning Acrobat, the exciting new features of version 4.0, and countless tips and techniques to help you quickly become an Acrobat pro. You can follow the book from start to finsih or do ony the lessons that interest you. The cross-platform CD contains sample images and files for each lesson.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
As good as all other "classroom in a book" manuals,
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This review is from: Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) 4.0 Classroom in a Book (2nd Edition) (Paperback)
Adobe PDF is a very common file format, largely due to the PDF's ability to faithfully maintain the formatting of a document while offering smaller file sizes, searchable text, printability, and integration with the most popular web browsers. The availability of a PDF viewer, Adobe Acrobat Reader, for free download has played a decisive role in popularity of this file standard. I purchased Adobe Acrobat primarily to be able to create PDF files from Word documents and the like. Although Acrobat comes with a detailed manual available through the "help" menu, it took me almost a year before I actually decided to learn what one can do in Acrobat besides creating PDF files. I decided to start with the "Classroom in a book" manual since I already had positive experience with this series. Indeed, I was not disappointed. First, I discovered many advanced capabilities of Acrobat, which can make PDF format more convenient than any other format; secondly, it was a pleasure to work with the book. If you never used the Adobe "Classroom in a book" series before, the following comments may be useful:a) the book does not contain anything that is not included in Acrobat Help; In fact, it even contains less information as it periodically referres the readers to one or another chapter of the online manual. The only purpose of this book is to help you to get a "hands-on" practical experience with the program using the example files from the enclosed CD. b) this book is for the beginners. Acrobat is generally not as sophisticated as many other Adobe products, and this book does not even attempt to go into much detail. If you know nothing about Acrobat, you will find it helpful. c) Unlike many computer books, this one is very carefully written and edited. The guidelines are very easy to follow both for Windows and Mac users. In this sense, it is an excellent and a very accurate tutorial. d) most likely you will use this book only once. Later on you would rather refer to Acrobat Help than to the book since the latter one is more complete. Getting this book from the library may be an option to consider.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Beginners Guide to Adobe Acrobat 4.0,
By A Howald (Memphis, TN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) 4.0 Classroom in a Book (2nd Edition) (Paperback)
This is a great book for beginners to get the basics on what this product's capabilities. I never realized that Adobe Acrobat can do so many things! If you need to learn this product quickly, this is the book to get. As you advanced in your abilities with this product, then other books would be more beneficial.
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
A First Book when your in a hurry.,
By Bill Siemsen (Placerville, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) 4.0 Classroom in a Book (2nd Edition) (Paperback)
A good "Get your feet wet" book for first time form developers. I read/scanned it in one night as I was looking for more of a "command line reference" (does my DOS programming background show?) where each topic/feature was covered in depth. I have a need to develop semi-complex java scripts forms with auto fill features for a production environment, but the needed support and answers were not here. I do not mean to knock the book as it is well written and has a good walk through methodology, but it is not a fallback "reference" book when you are in over your head in the creation process.
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