Develop mastery of advanced PDF editing, form creation, and document management techniques for professional applications. This course covers sophisticated modification of complex PDF files, creation of interactive forms with multiple input types, management of large document collections, strategic link implementation, and optimization of PDF output through compression and other refinement techniques.
Lesson 1: Creating High Quality PDFs
- PDF File Attributes and associated metadata
- PDF Settings configuration for optimal results
- Image Options for balancing quality and file size
Lesson 2: Color Management Strategies
- Color Shifting and correction techniques
- Color Profiles for consistency across devices
Lesson 3: Print Production Workflows
- Color Separations for printing processes
- CMYK and Process Colors for professional printing
- Spot Colors for specialty applications
- Printer Marks for alignment and registration
- Page Boxes and document structure
- Preflight procedures and verification
- Save as PDF/X for archival and interchange
- Ink Manager for color control and consistency
Lesson 4: Interactive PDF Forms Development
- Text Fields for data entry
- Check Boxes and Radio Buttons for selections
- List Box and Drop-Down List controls
- Button actions for interactivity
- Digital Signatures for authentication and approval
- Field List Panel for comprehensive form management
Lesson 5: PDF Conversion and File Optimization
- Reduce File Size for web and email distribution
- Optimize PDF Files for various delivery methods
- Convert PDF Documents to alternative file formats
Lesson 6: PDF Security and Protection
- Password Protect PDF Documents
- Signatures and Initials for approval workflows
- Digital IDs for secure authentication
- Redacting Content to remove sensitive information
- Page Transitions for presentations
- Send and Track for document management
- Distribute Forms and Compile Form Data
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
