As most people probably know, a PDF reader is required to read PDF files. Usually you would use Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader for that. Now there is even more reason to use Adobe’s piece of software for doing just that. Adobe has just released version X of the software and it has some massive improvements – improvements that will be of great help to family members at Tracing our History.
The following are the ‘new’ features of version X of Acrobat PDF Reader:
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Read, search and share PDF files
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Convert to PDF
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Export and edit PDF files
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Add rich media to PDF files
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Combine files from multiple applications
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Increase productivity and process consistency
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Streamline document reviews
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Collect data with fillable PDF forms
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Protect PDF files and content
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Comply with PDF and accessibility standards
OK, that all sounds very confusing I guess – it does a bit to me also. Now this is how I see at least some of the improvements and they are what I’ve been looking for for a long time.:
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There is the ability now to highlight text within a PDF file
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There is the ability to add a note to what is highlighted and make comments. If the PDF file is sent to someone else to look at it can be opened and comments can be made in reply to what you have written. This makes a PDF file very collaborative in research.
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There is the ability to place sticky notes onto the file – just as you would with a book or magazine. Again, these can be replied to or edited.
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Obviously the PDF file can be shared with others for their comments and be passed backward and forwards.
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The PDF file can also be sent to someone else right in the reader software by email or via Adobe Online.
So they are just some of the uses of version X, but they are brilliant for genealogy research.
To get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader X visit:
http://www.adobe-new-downloads.com/
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