Today, we’re going to tackle one of the most frequent questions I receive here on my blog and on my YouTube channel: How to open links in separate tabs rather than separate windows in Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader. In addition, we’ll look at how to turn tabs into separate windows. First, let’s cover two important points: The steps shown here only affect links to … [Read more...] about How to Open Links in Separate Tabs in Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader
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How to Insert Watermarks in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
This tutorial shows how to insert watermarks in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat. We’ll also look at how to update and remove watermarks. In addition, we’ll walk through the steps to add watermarks to multiple PDFs at once. But first… What Are Watermarks? Watermarks are words, phrases, or images used to identify ownership (e.g., Copyright XYZ Corporation), indicate confidentiality … [Read more...] about How to Insert Watermarks in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
How to Use the Comment and Markup Tools in Adobe Acrobat
This tutorial explains how to edit PDFs with the comment and markup tools in Adobe Acrobat. First, we’ll look at how to access the tools. Then, we’ll look at how to use all thirteen markup tools, including sticky notes, strikethroughs, and text insertions. The bonus tips at the end show how to change the color of markups, add comments to markups, and delete comments and … [Read more...] about How to Use the Comment and Markup Tools in Adobe Acrobat
How to Create Buttons to Page Views in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
This tutorial shows how to create buttons to page views in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat. A page view is the part of the PDF you see on your screen when you create the button link. Therefore, you can link the button to anything viewable in your PDF, such as a specific part of a page, a form, an image, or an embedded video. We’ll also look at how to edit existing page view buttons … [Read more...] about How to Create Buttons to Page Views in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
How to Create Navigation Buttons in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
This tutorial shows how to create navigation buttons in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat. Navigation buttons, which are made from Acrobat’s action buttons, help readers move through your PDF by offering options such as First Page, Previous Page, Next Page, and Last Page. In addition to creating buttons, we will also distribute those buttons across multiple pages. Do you want to … [Read more...] about How to Create Navigation Buttons in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
How to Insert and Modify Images in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
This tutorial shows how to insert images in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat. We will also resize, rotate, and move images, as well as arrange images behind text. Quick Links: How to Insert Images How to Modify Images How to Resize Images How to Rotate Images How to Move Images How to Arrange Images behind Text This tutorial is available as a YouTube … [Read more...] about How to Insert and Modify Images in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
How to Add and Format Text in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
This tutorial shows how to add and format text in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat. We will also look at how to set a default font and font size for adding text. Important Note: Adobe Acrobat’s editing tools can only add text to one page at a time. If you need to add a large amount of text across multiple pages, consider doing so in Microsoft Word and then converting the Word file to … [Read more...] about How to Add and Format Text in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
How to Add Headers and Footers to PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
This tutorial shows how to add headers and footers to PDFs in Adobe Acrobat. Plus, we will look at how to use more than one font format and position header and footer text on opposite sides of pages by adding multiple headers and footers. Quick Links: How to Add Headers and Footers to PDFs How to Add Additional Headers and Footers to PDFs If you want to insert … [Read more...] about How to Add Headers and Footers to PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
How to Add Page Numbers to PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
This tutorial shows how to add page numbers to PDFs in Adobe Acrobat. We’ll also look at how to update page numbers and how to add page numbers to the opposite side of each page in PDFs. Quick Links: How to Add Page Numbers to PDFs How to Update Page Numbers in PDFs How to Add Page Numbers to the Opposite Side of Each Page in PDFs Do you want to add page numbers on … [Read more...] about How to Add Page Numbers to PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
How to Convert PDFs to Microsoft Word Files in Adobe Acrobat
There are multiple ways to convert PDFs to Microsoft Word files in Adobe Acrobat. In this tutorial, we are going to look at the method I believe is the most user-friendly. Then, we’ll look at two alternative methods you may want to use instead. Do you need to convert a Word file to a PDF? Please see my other tutorial “How to Convert Microsoft Word Files to PDFs.” This … [Read more...] about How to Convert PDFs to Microsoft Word Files in Adobe Acrobat
How to Adjust Line Spacing in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
This tutorial shows how to adjust line spacing in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat. Adjusting line spacing in Adobe Acrobat is different than in other word processing software, such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs, because text doesn’t automatically flow from page to page within PDFs. Instead, you have to adjust the line spacing within the individual text boxes. As such, this … [Read more...] about How to Adjust Line Spacing in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
How to Combine Files into One PDF in Adobe Acrobat
One of Adobe Acrobat’s most convenient features lets you combine files into one PDF. Best of all, the files don’t have to be other PDFs—you can combine nearly any file (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or image) as long as you have the corresponding software on your computer. This tutorial walks through all the steps to combine files. Plus, the bonus section at the end shows … [Read more...] about How to Combine Files into One PDF in Adobe Acrobat
How to Create a Blank PDF in Adobe Acrobat
Most PDFs originate from another type of file, such as a Microsoft Word document. They are then converted to the PDF format before publication. However, you can create a blank PDF in Adobe Acrobat without relying on outside software. This tutorial will walk you through three processes: How to create a blank PDF How to add text to a PDF How to add a blank page to a … [Read more...] about How to Create a Blank PDF in Adobe Acrobat
How to Create In-Text Links to Attached PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat lets you create in-text links to attached PDFs from your main PDF. In fact, you can even create links to specific page views in attached PDFs. Acrobat does not currently offer a way to create in-text links to other types of attachments, such as Microsoft Word files. Are you looking for information about attaching files to PDFs? If so, please see “How to … [Read more...] about How to Create In-Text Links to Attached PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
Three Ways to Create Bookmarks in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
In PDFs, bookmarks are links that appear in the Bookmarks panel. They are usually organized as a table of contents. Let’s look at three ways to create bookmarks in PDFs using Adobe Acrobat. Method 1: Create a Bookmark without a Selection Method 2: Create a Bookmark with a Selection Method 3: Create a Bookmark from the Bookmarks Panel But first, we’ll explore the differences … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Create Bookmarks in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
How to Create Internal Links in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
Today’s tutorial explains how to create internal links in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. My last software tutorial showed how to create external links in PDFs and how to delete both external and internal links. Although the two processes are similar, the steps for creating internal links are a bit more complex. This tutorial is available as a YouTube video showing all … [Read more...] about How to Create Internal Links in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
How to Create External Links in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
This tutorial explains how to create external links in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. Twenty years ago, PDFs were flat files—basically, they were the onscreen equivalent of a piece of paper. You could read them but not interact with them. Today, PDFs can be highly interactive (although, they can still be flat if necessary). One simple way to add interactivity is through … [Read more...] about How to Create External Links in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat
How to Restrict Editing in Adobe Acrobat
Adobe has improved the editing tools in recent versions of Acrobat. However, you may not always want other users to be able to use those editing tools on your PDF. This tutorial explains how to restrict editing in Adobe Acrobat DC, Acrobat 2020, and Acrobat 2017. These steps also include printing restrictions. First, we’ll look at how to turn on editing restrictions, and … [Read more...] about How to Restrict Editing in Adobe Acrobat
Five Differences between Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader
Today’s post discusses five differences and one similarity between Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader to help you decide which program is best for your PDF projects. This isn’t an exhaustive list of differences and similarities. Instead, this list is based on the features I believe are most important to a general audience. Quick Links: Difference 1: Edit PDF Tools … [Read more...] about Five Differences between Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader
How to Insert Trademark, Copyright, and Registered Symbols in PDFs
This tutorial shows three ways to insert trademark, copyright, and registered symbols in PDFs with Adobe Acrobat: alt codes, the Character Map, and copying and pasting. This tutorial is for editable PDFs in Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Acrobat 2020, and Adobe Acrobat 2017. These steps should also work with most earlier versions of Acrobat. This tutorial is also available as a … [Read more...] about How to Insert Trademark, Copyright, and Registered Symbols in PDFs
How to Search Multiple PDFs with Adobe Acrobat’s Advanced Search
Have you ever needed to search for a word or phrase in multiple PDFs but you didn’t have time to search each PDF individually? Today’s tutorial shows how to search multiple PDFs simultaneously by using the Advanced Search tool in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Acrobat Standard DC, and Acrobat Reader DC. This tutorial is also available as a YouTube video showing all the steps in real … [Read more...] about How to Search Multiple PDFs with Adobe Acrobat’s Advanced Search
Three Ways to Print PDFs with Comments and Mark-Ups in Adobe Acrobat DC
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and Adobe Acrobat Standard DC offer several ways to print PDFs with comments and mark-ups. Today’s tutorial explains three different methods: 1. Print comment and mark-up summaries on separate pages 2. Print comments and mark-ups with lines to the text 3. Print comment and mark-up symbols without the text in the comment and mark-up pop-ups. This … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Print PDFs with Comments and Mark-Ups in Adobe Acrobat DC
How to Find and Replace Text in Adobe Acrobat DC
Today’s tutorial explains how to find and replace text in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and Acrobat Standard DC. Acrobat’s find-and-replace tool is similar to Microsoft Word’s find-and-replace tool but offers fewer options. For example, Word lets us find and simultaneously replace all occurrences of a word based on nine parameters; whereas Acrobat’s find-and-replace tool offers four … [Read more...] about How to Find and Replace Text in Adobe Acrobat DC