Overview
This guide provides a streamlined introduction to Adobe Acrobat and key Adobe Creative tools, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. You'll learn how to create, edit, manage, and convert PDFs, as well as annotate and export them to various formats. Whether you're handling simple document tasks or diving into creative projects, this guide equips you with the essential skills to work efficiently across Adobe's most popular applications.
Before you begin
Please note: Adobe Acrobat Pro is not a free service for all students. Access may depend on your program, department, or licensing provided by NMSU. Be sure to verify your eligibility before attempting to download or use Adobe applications.
Procedure
Introduction to Adobe Tools
What does Adobe PDF mean?
PDF is an abbreviation that stands for Portable Document Format. It's a versatile file format created by Adobe that gives people an easy, reliable way to present and exchange documents - regardless of the software, hardware, or operating systems being used by anyone who views the document.
Get started with InDesign
Learn Adobe InDesign's basic tools and techniques with the Get Started series. Get familiar with the workspace and how to create and save your work.
Get to know Photoshop
Learn Adobe Photoshop with tutorials that teach you the basic tools and techniques. This tutorial introduces you to the Photoshop work area and shows you how to open and save your images, zoom in and out, and undo mistakes.
Getting Started with Adobe Premiere Pro
Download and install Premiere Pro to start editing videos like a pro. Add effects, create smooth transitions, edit audio, and more.
Working with PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
Basic Editing and Creation
How to Edit PDF Files- Change text and images directly within your PDF.
Edit text and Images in PDF Files- Learn how to make quick edits to text and images in your PDF documents.
How to create PDFs from Text and Image Files- Create professional PDFs from Text or image files on Windows or Mac.
Making PDFs Searchable and Accessible
How to make a PDF file Searchable-Learn how to make scanned PDF documents searchable.
Enhancing and Annotating PDFs
Adding Links to PDFs- Learn how to add links to PDFs to help readers find the information they need.
Add Notes to a PDF- This feature lets you click on text to leave feedback, add comments, and place note icons wherever edits are needed.
Organizing and Managing PDF Content
Learn how to Split and deliver information to users. Batch processing options give you the control to both organize your documents and share them with a professional file structure within minutes.
Click here for a video tutorial on Splitting PDF Documents
Click here for step-by-step instructions for Splitting your PDF files
Extract Pages from a PDF- Learn how to extract a single page or multiple pages from a PDF file.
Converting and Exporting PDFs
Export PDF Files- Learn how to export PDF files to a fully editable Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file.
PDFs From Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Documents- Learn how to convert the edited file back to PDF.
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