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Sun, Jan 13, 2008
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Fri, Jan 11, 2008
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I need to understand how pdf packages and or file cabinets work. if i combine 3 existing files - pdf, excel and word...

Tue, Jan 8, 2008
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Fri, Jan 4, 2008
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How can I create an index for a book using v8 professional?...

Thu, Jan 3, 2008
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Good Afternoon, When I add a checkmark to a PDF form, it shows only on the page on the screen, but not when printed. ...

Wed, Jan 2, 2008
flash video
I have a flash video that I would like to embed into my pdf document. However, my flash video has several files that make...

Mon, Dec 31, 2007
working with spellcheck and dictionary in JS
I have set up a basic spell check/commenting script using online examples. I'm getting an enormous number of false positives for technical terms, and...

Wed, Dec 19, 2007
Compare Documents…/Text Differences/Side-B-Side" format, …Cross-outs and Underlines problem
When I use "Compare Documents…" in the "Text Differences/Side-B-Side" format, the Cross-outs and Underlines are so thick that 8-10 pt. type is often impossible...

Tue, Dec 18, 2007
Enable comments as a default
Is there a way to enable comments in Reader as a default option In Acrobat Pro so that when I creat them that option...

Mon, Dec 17, 2007
Stamps
Is it possible to create a stamp that contains a fillable field? I'd like to be able to add a stamp that has...

Fri, Dec 14, 2007
Highlight without OCR
Is it possible to use a "highlight" feature in Acrobat Standard (or professional) without sending a scanned document through OCR? I review hundreds, and...

Fri, Dec 14, 2007
Managing highlighted information
Hi, I am a research scientist and I have assembled a library of thousands of research articles published in PDF format. I am currently using...

Wed, Dec 12, 2007
removing watermarks from pdf image document
hi.... i have an document which has been scanned and the horizonatl and vertical line watermarks have been insterted in it and have been saved... now...

Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Shared Review & Signatures
When a document is sent for shared review, is there any way for the reviewers to place a signature and have it save with...

Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Adding options to Acrobat context menus
Hello. I would like to use JavaScript to add some options to a right-click context menu in Acrobat. Specifically, I would like...

Wed, Dec 5, 2007
Measuring Distance Accuracy
How can you change the number of decimal places displayed by the Distance Tool?...

Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Changing Shared Review Defaults
I've rolled out Shared Review in our company, but new users are not opening other reviews or seeing replies. Which means they're not benefitting...

Sun, Nov 25, 2007
Adding color to plans?
Is it possible to take a large image of 2d engineering plans and color sections of the document with Acrobat? (Think rooms color...

Thu, Nov 22, 2007
proofreading, integrating the changes to the original
Hi to you all ! I'm a proofreader-corrector, and i got a proofreading job to do on a pdf file. I work on Mac OS...

Tue, Nov 20, 2007
WebDAV, SSL, and Macs vs PCs
We are trying to get a shared WebDAV review going with Macs and PCs. Our vendor has made a ASP.NET web application, but the...

Mon, Nov 19, 2007
Exporting Comments or Saving Corrections
when reveiwing & commenting on a pdf file in which we don't have the word version how can we save those comments? I...

Wed, Nov 14, 2007
Stamp lost upgrading to 8
A friend of mine says his dynamic stamp tool no longer works! He says it was working on Adobe acrobat 7., but after installing...

Tue, Nov 13, 2007
Adobe 7.0.9 Prof. - can't print document text with comments
I am using Adobe 7.0.9 Professional. When I "print with comments summary" and select "Document and comments with connector lines on single pages" it...

Mon, Nov 12, 2007
Shared Review Programatically
How can you start a shared review programatically from another application without using GUI. For instance I would like to specify a PDF document...

Fri, Nov 9, 2007
Stamp dates missing
Using Dynamic Stamps in Acrobat Pro 8.1.1 the stamp on screen has stopped showing dates and times, they still show in the note at...

Thu, Nov 8, 2007
Paste Clipboard Image Function - Acrobat 8.0 Standard
I work at a small public accounting firm and we save our supporting tax documents in PDF format. We primarily use the advanced...

Mon, Nov 5, 2007
Filliable PDF form with link to database
Hi I hope someone can answer my question, I would like to know which software I need to create a pdf Form filliable but at...

Mon, Nov 5, 2007
Dynamic Stamp - Date and Time missing when select Reviewed by Name @ ----
Hi, We use Adobe Acrobat Standard version 8. And having issues with stamping. When I use dynamic stamp and then select REVIEWED BY NAME...

Thu, Nov 1, 2007
to display filename on pdf printout
How to display the filename automatically on the printouts? I want the picture printout to show the filename....

Wed, Oct 31, 2007
Chang default appearance for "replace text" tool
I'm having trouble changing the default appearance for the "replace text" editing tool ONLY. I can change the default appearance for all other editing...

Wed, Oct 31, 2007
Automating "send for shared review" ?
I have a list of pdfs and a list of users, i would like to know if there is anyway, i can automate "send...
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Mon, Oct 29, 2007
accepted / rejected comments
Is there a way to total up all the accepted / rejected comments? Beside counting each page. Also is there a way to export...

Fri, Oct 26, 2007
List Box Troubles (LiveCycle Designer 8.1)
List Box Troubles (LiveCycle Designer 8). I apologize if the is question has been asked before. I have searched extensively for any type of example...

Fri, Oct 26, 2007
Lotus Notes with a Shared Review
I'm using Acrobat 8.0 Pro on WinXP. My mail server is Lotus Notes. How can I use the Shared Review feature and...

Fri, Oct 26, 2007
Printing highlighted comments
I do a lot of my research with pdf files, highlighting important passages as I go. In 6.0 (if I remember) and in 5.0...

Tue, Oct 23, 2007
how to make text highlights/comments denser when printed
I am using acrobat 8 pro and the text highlight tool to highlight keywords/phrases in pdfs containing mostly text. While the yellow highlight looks...

Tue, Oct 23, 2007
Acrobat 7.0 professional - text box fonts
I have recently upgraded to acrobat 7 professional. I'm having trouble and was looking for some expert help. I can't seem to change the...
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Tue, Oct 23, 2007
"unexpectedly quit" while posting for shared review
I'm posting a file for shared review to an iDisk public folder. The file saves half way then Acrobat unexpectedly quits. The same process...

Thu, Oct 18, 2007
Unable to print markups--even with "document and markups" option selected
I am using Windows XP, Adobe Acrobat Standard 7.0.8, and I'm on a network. My coworkers and I are trying to print a document...

Wed, Oct 10, 2007
text size/font properties bar for text box
I use Acrobat 8 std for viewing development mechanical dwgs. I like to use the text box to put comments on the drawings....

Tue, Oct 9, 2007
Digital signing/stamping
Regarding the digital IDs & signatures/stamping, etc...I work for an engineering corporation who must be in compliance with governmental regulations for one of the...

Tue, Oct 9, 2007
combine multiple digitally signed docs
How do you combine multiple digitally signed docs into one (i.e., multiple sig pages into one doc that would allow parallelization of...

Fri, Oct 5, 2007
combing digitally signed docs into one
How do you combine multiple digitally signed docs into one (i.e., multiple sig pages into one doc that would allow parallelization of...

Wed, Oct 3, 2007
Button to Attach File in Reader
In creating/editing a form in LiveCycle, I would like to create a button that my Reader users can click to allow them to attach...
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Wed, Oct 3, 2007
Livecycle document and Sharepoint
I have created a document in Livecycle Designer 8 which reads from an Oracle database. I would like to use this document in a...

Thu, Sep 27, 2007
remove nonfunctional "button"
How can I get rid of a button-type link created in another program, which the Acrobat program 'sees' but gives the error message "button...
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Thu, Sep 27, 2007
Still "Missing PDF Maker" with Patch 1 for Adobe 8
Hello, I have just install the Pacth 1 for Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard, and still have the "Missing PDF Maker" Error. I have installed Microsoft...

Wed, Sep 26, 2007
Move focus to comments only
Is there a keyboard command or a menu command that will move the focus specifically to only the comments on a pdf form? ...

Wed, Sep 26, 2007
Changing default settings
I use acrobat to comment on student papers. In acrobat 7, the default setting was for pages to scroll continuously, which made it easy...

Tue, Sep 25, 2007
Moving Comments Placed On Top of Fields
I have a pdf fillable form with various type fillable fields on the form. However, when I add a comment to the form...

Tue, Sep 25, 2007
Openning pdfs after OCR.
Does running a scanned document pdf through OCR limit the ability of others using Acrobat Reader or other pdf viewing programs to open that...

Tue, Sep 25, 2007
Highlighting
Despite following the instructions I accessed through Help, I cannot seem to highlight documents that I have scanned and then run through OCR. ...

Mon, Sep 24, 2007
How to move Callout arrow, but not box?
When using the Callout box, is there any way to move just the arrow on its pivot near the box, so that it points...
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Fri, Sep 21, 2007
Calculating PDF file size after OCR
Is their a formula to predict file size when lart document , say 500 pages in OCR'd? Recently scanned in a State of Colorado document...

Fri, Sep 21, 2007
VISTA
My question re A8 Prof and VISTA seems to be answered .. in the negative, unfortunately. Guess my XP and 2000 platforms stays...

Thu, Sep 20, 2007
Text Box Color Problem
I'm having trouble and new using Abobe to modify existing PDF files. I have Adobe Standard 7.0 with the updates through 7.0.9 and...

Thu, Sep 20, 2007
Text box
Why is it (in some cases) when I use the text box to add text it won't let me change the font, size, color,...

Tue, Sep 18, 2007
Custom Stamp backup
For some reason I keep loosing the custom stamps I add to the stamp menu. Where is the info stored and can I copy...

Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Grouping Objects in Acrobat Pro 8.0
Hello, I am trying to use Acrobat professional 8.0 as a tool for marking up schematics. One of the primary tasks is highlighting...

Thu, Sep 13, 2007
How to change font/size in text/callout box
Acrobat 8 Pro, using Mac, cannot find a way to change font in text box or callout box. How??...

Wed, Sep 12, 2007
Color of underline tool for commenting
In Acrobat 8 Pro, when using the underline tool for commenting, can the color be changed from the default light green? Thank you....

Mon, Sep 10, 2007
[help] pdf importing to adobe designer
When I import a pdf document to the designer to add text, the text which is already there goes up or down, above other...

Mon, Sep 10, 2007
Condensed toolbar when viewing pdfs in a browser
I have Adobe Acrobat 8.1 Professional installed on my workstation. I have my preferences set to "Display PDF in browser." However, when clicking on...

Thu, Sep 6, 2007
Enable Comments
Is there a way to batch enable comments for an entire .pdf package in 8 Pro?...

Wed, Sep 5, 2007
Disappearing data via FDF
When opening an FDF comment a barcode disappears in its linked PDF file. Problem in Acrobat 7.0...

Tue, Sep 4, 2007
Shared Review and PDF Packages
Is there a technical reason that Shared Review doesn't work with PDF Packages? Should our company hold out hope that this feature is coming...

Fri, Aug 31, 2007
Format Font
Using Typewriter: How do I format the font size and style?...

Fri, Aug 31, 2007
Dynamic Stamp Jumps the Gun
I have a dynamic stamp that automatically prompts you for the information before you can select the stamp and paste it on the page....
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Wed, Aug 29, 2007
moving a custom stamp to different location on page after placement
I am using acrobat 8.1 pro to review architectural drawings. I created a custom stamp of a mechanical plans so that I could overlay...

Mon, Aug 27, 2007
Comparing PDF Documents in Acrobat 8 Standard
How do I compare PDF documents in Acrobat 8 standard? I see entries for Acrobat 7, but nothing for Acrobat 8. I need to...

Sat, Aug 25, 2007
replacing text content
I have a PDF file that I need to replace some content before I print it out without the comment showing the old content....

Wed, Aug 22, 2007
selective flattening of annotations
My users want to be able to selectively flatten annotations on an individual basis. Any suggestion to get me started? The options for document...

Tue, Aug 21, 2007
Writing a PDF to a Database
Morning, I'm looking for help writing a PDF directly to a database. I'm having trouble grasping the mechanics of the process. I understand...

Thu, Aug 16, 2007
form management
how to save fillable forms to a collection...

Tue, Aug 14, 2007
Searching deadlinks and incorrect hyperlinks in Acrobat 7 or 8 Pro
I need to know how to search for dead hyperlinks/cross-references in Acrobat 7 or 8 Pro. I'm amazed that such a feature hasn't been implemented...
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Tue, Aug 14, 2007
Acrobat 7.0 SDK API/Plugin development
Is there any way using Adobe Acrobat 7.0 SDK API/Plugin development to check if a PDF file is optimized and if there are broken...

Mon, Aug 13, 2007
text box tool with 8.1: how resize automatically?
On Adobe Acrobat Standard 7.0, we could use the text box tool to color the text & box & most importantly, when you clicked...

Mon, Aug 13, 2007
Page through separate PDFs?
Is there a tool to flip through a directory full of PDFs without merging them? Essentially, I'd like a slideshow type tool where the document...

Tue, Aug 7, 2007
Reader and Comments
I created a PDF in Acrobat Pro 8.1.0 and selected No Security. When I open the file in Reader 7.0.9 I am unable to...

Sun, Aug 5, 2007
Email address from Text Field
Dear Group, I am trying to write a javascript for a button that emails the pdf to the email address on the form entered...

Thu, Aug 2, 2007
Error When Requesting Digital ID from Professional 8 to Reader 7
When I sent a request for a digital ID from Professional 8.1 with an attaced FDF file, the user clicks on it and tries...

Thu, Aug 2, 2007
Archival and Retrieval capability in PDF format
I am using MS Word and using the mail merge feature to create 40,000 reports 5 pages each with an Excell spreadsheet that has...

Tue, Jul 31, 2007
Highlighting prints black
Mac OS 10.4.1, Printer: postscript Brother laser HL1850N PROBLEM: in Acrobat Pro 8.1, using the highlighting text tool on text prints solid black, obscuring the...

Fri, Jul 27, 2007
Adobe Reader 7.0
How do I send a document from adobe reader 7.0 to Excel 2000?...

Thu, Jul 26, 2007
highlight tool
I am having a problem with the highlight tool. It comes up, but not able to highlight any PDF files. It was working before...

Wed, Jul 25, 2007
Shared Review
I have created a fillable pdf form in Adobe Acrobat 8.1 Professional. I have "enabled usage rights for Adobe Readers" for the form....

Tue, Jul 24, 2007
Commenti & Markup Tools
The Properties Bar does not toggle between the box properties and the text properties when the text is selected (stays on box properties). Any...

Fri, Jul 20, 2007
Lotus Notes on a Mac
I am using a Mac with Lotus Notes 7 as the default email server. I cannot get the "attach for email review" or "send...

Fri, Jul 20, 2007
Dual install
We're an engineering firm with over 100 Acrobat Standard users. I have Acrobat Pro and want to test the forms and collaboration procedures I...

Mon, Jul 16, 2007
Tracking signatures
Assuming a document is placed in a shared folder for purpose of applying successive signatures, is there a way to track who has signed...

Fri, Jul 13, 2007
Automating encryption and shared reviews
I'd like to automate the process of encrypting a PDF with a password and initiating a shared review on a webdav server. I'd like to...

Fri, Jul 13, 2007
How to open linked pdf file in new window where the active file is also a pdf file
i have pdf files which need to be linked, but when i the link is clicked the target file (pdf) should open in new...
2 comments

Thu, Jul 12, 2007
Generate MD5 hash used for storing comments in PHP program
How to generate the MD5 hash used for storing comments of an online collaboration? I know the function "Collab.hashString() ", but i need to...

Fri, Jul 6, 2007
Overtyping/highlighting on PDF's
I review appraisal reports and would like to be able to circle, highlight and/or overtype on top of the report so I can show...

Tue, Jul 3, 2007
Linking between pdf files 8.1
Linking Acrobat 8 I create a page view link from pdf1 to pdf 2. When I test the link, pdf 1 is prompted to close...

Tue, Jul 3, 2007
Link tool in Acrobat 8
Link tool in Acrobat 8. When I try to create a link on page 2 to page 1 of a pdf file,a "ghost" of...

Mon, Jul 2, 2007
Dynamic Stamp including drop-down list
I would like to create a custom dynamic stamp that can be used for coding invoices. I would like one of the stamp...

Fri, Jun 29, 2007
Button Action - Execute menu item missing many menus
v8 - Execute Menu Item in a form field action does not show all menu items (save as FDF). In Pro v7 the action...

Thu, Jun 28, 2007
How to prevent tabbing to a comment icon?
With 8.0 Pro, I'm using the comments feature in a form to add instructions for completing it. LiveCycle Server will add Reader Extensions. Question: With...

Thu, Jun 28, 2007
Document merge link conversion
I have Merged 70 MS Word documents into one 110 page PDF in Adobe Pro 8.0 The links in the Word docs point to other...

Thu, Jun 28, 2007
On screen calculator
A new employee was telling me about an on-screen calculator in Adobe Acrobat-we have Acrobat Professional 8 and I am unable to locate. ...

Mon, Jun 25, 2007
Submit a Form
I am using Acrobat 8.0 Pro. I have a form with a submit button with the action type "Submit a form". I want to...

Thu, Jun 21, 2007
An "Attach a File to the document" script
I am using Acrobat 8 Pro and LiveCycle Designer 8.0 Is there a a way to write a script to allow the user to attach...
5 comments

Wed, Jun 20, 2007
Acrobat "User" Comments
Every time I log onto Windows as myself, Acrobat asks me who I am and only offers me "Owner" as an option. (I am...

Mon, Jun 18, 2007
Signature (Custom Stamp)
I have a custom stamp (signature)and when I choose it to sign a document it is rotated. I have other signatures that are normal...

Sat, Jun 16, 2007
hilighted text copy
hi I am using pdf books for studying and I hilight keywords while studying.I want to copy all hilighted words to make a mind-map in...

Fri, Jun 15, 2007
Acrobat Connect (lite)
Up to how many webcams can be displayed in Acrobat Connect (lite)? Is it possible to not allow conference attendees to talk with each...

Mon, Jun 11, 2007
Acrobat Online Review
What could cause Online Review/Approval settings to disappear on regular basis? We set to WEBDAV, set the URL and everything works. Then, seemingly randomly,...

Thu, Jun 7, 2007
Touch Up Text Tool
Is there a touch up text tool in Acrobat 7.0 Standard (like there is in v 4.0) that I can use to make minor...

Thu, Jun 7, 2007
sticky note features
I'm using Adobe 8.0 to edit documents and although I'm logged into my computer as owner "Sbarnicle", my Adobe sticky notes and replacement notes...

Thu, Jun 7, 2007
Custom Stamps
I create custom stamps in Acrobat 7.0.9 and save them to a stamp catagory and use them. Problem is when I reopen the...

Thu, Jun 7, 2007
signature not working
Is there a signature part of Actobat 8 like there is in Approval? And would installin Acrobat 8 knock out a previous installation of...

Wed, Jun 6, 2007
Text Box and reply feature
Is the 'Reply' feature not possible when a comment is made using a text box vs. a note or comment on a document set...

Tue, Jun 5, 2007
Editing/commenting
Hello, I am beginning to use Acrobat Pro-7 to review journal articles. I can use the editing/commenting tools fine with simple PDFs that I...

Tue, Jun 5, 2007
text box tool, properties bar
Acrobat 8, Windows: Is there a way to permanantly select a font size for the text box tool? I know I can change the...

Tue, Jun 5, 2007
Pasting Word Table into PDF Form
Hello, I'm looking into upgrading to Acrobat 8 Professional to design forms in the workplace. One problem I've hit is that staff need to paste...

Fri, Jun 1, 2007
Sharing stamps on a network
We want to share a set of custom dynamic stamps with a specific group of users on a network. Can we point them to...

Tue, May 29, 2007
PDF for print production
I am about to print a large format coffee table book in Singapore. Created in CS2 with a local icc profile embeded, I now...

Sun, May 27, 2007
Acrobat 8 EULA
I hope the experts here can help clarify some points in the Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional EULA. (I) Re Section 14.13 Acrobat Professional Feature Would using...
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Wed, May 23, 2007
Adobe X Firewall
why many resources of adobe don't worked when a network have a firewall full lock? ex. pdf forms with fdf resourse on acrobat don´t...

Wed, May 23, 2007
Yellow highlighting prints black
Why does yellow highlighting print black (and obscure the text) in Acrobat on my postscript black & white Brother printer? I have it set...

Tue, May 22, 2007
Capture numbers/figures from scanned document
Acrobat 7.0 Proffessional's OCR seems to capture only words not numbers - even for a document scanned at 600dpi. What can i do to...

Mon, May 21, 2007
shared review
Shared review - when we add a reviewer to a shared review we are experiencing problems. The most pressing is that once we've added...

Fri, May 18, 2007
form design
When I'm in the forms design, I'm having difficulity activating the e-mail for the form??...

Fri, May 18, 2007
Linked Files need to Open in New Window
Emergency - of Sorts have client meeting today, Friday! Have a 23 Page Index linked to 175 individual PDF documents. For some reason, perhaps operator error,...

Thu, May 17, 2007
Review & Commenting
How do I programatically set the "Allow review in Acrobat Reader" property?...

Thu, May 17, 2007
Shared reviews and SharePoint
I want to put the shared PDF for review on SharePoint and collect the reviews there as well. Can I start up a shared...

Wed, May 16, 2007
combine 2 files on same page
How do I combine two different pdf files on ONE (same) page?...

Wed, May 16, 2007
Acrobat 5.0 free text tool stopped working
Hello. I have been using Acrobat 5.0 on Windows 2k Pro for several years. I have not updated because I haven't needed...

Fri, May 11, 2007
Enabling Comments by Default
Is there any way to set "Enable for Commenting in Acrobat Reader" on by default? There does not appear to be a Preference setting...

Thu, May 10, 2007
Creating Custom Stamps
Strange problem- scanned a drawing to use as a stamp. Only if I scan it upside-down will the stamp come out right-side up....

Wed, May 9, 2007
Acrobat with VBA
I run hundreds of reports each month. This process is automated using VBA from Excel. All reports are saved as a .pdf file. Can...

Wed, May 9, 2007
Printing comments using Reader 8
We are using Acrobat 8 to send e-mail based reviews. Our reviewers are using Reader 8. Reviewers are unable to print their comments for...
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Wed, May 9, 2007
No media handlers defined...
When i try to link SWF using Movie tool, It pops an error saying "No media handlers defined...". I have flash player, quicktime installed....

Mon, May 7, 2007
Online Collaboration
Can I use a JavaScript to fill in the email addresses for a Browser Review? I want to create a button on my pdf...

Tue, May 1, 2007
Using the Select Tool to Create a Link
Using Adobe Acrobat Professional 7 with Windows XP. Per Help, I should be able to use the Select Tool to highlight the text...

Mon, Apr 30, 2007
Is it possible to set a field's tooltip via Acrobat Javascript?
Is it possible to set a field's tooltip via Acrobat Javascript?...
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Tue, Apr 24, 2007
combine pdf's for printing
Is there a way to combine files as collections of pdfs and retain the ability to edit one master and it will change all...

Mon, Apr 23, 2007
Print Comments option disabled
When Adobe Standard 8 is launched through a browser (Internet Explorer) to view and edit a pdf document, the 'Print Comments' option is disabled....
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Sat, Apr 21, 2007
Embedding Comments, Stamps & Images into a PDF
Hello Experts, When using Acrobat 8 PRO, anyway to embed comments/stamps/images, etc. into a PDF, so they become a permenent part of the image, without...
2 comments

Fri, Apr 20, 2007
Comments pathing
I am running adobe standard 7.0. We are using a shared drive with unc path for comments. I used adobe Install sheild tuner to...

Fri, Apr 20, 2007
Form Attachments
We could show a "open dialog box" in the event of clicking a hyperlink using "Javascript". Similarly is there any option to open the attached...

Thu, Apr 19, 2007
Adobe Presenter Quizzes
How do I add multiple Fill-in-the-blank questions in a single quiz?...

Thu, Apr 19, 2007
print markups
Hi, I mark up pdf docs with the various annotation tools in Acrobat Standard 7.0.9 and send them to other people. When they print...

Wed, Apr 18, 2007
error
>Everytime I try to open up a PDF file on my email, this message pops up >and it will not allow me to view...

Wed, Apr 18, 2007
Stamps in Adobe 7.0
Hi, I am using Adobe Standard 7.0. I am having in removing stamps from favorites. I added a stamp as favorite & closed adobe....

Tue, Apr 17, 2007
Livecycle blade
Hello, We are planning to use Adobe LiveCycle for viewing, merging, spllitting and annotating the PDF files from IBM content manager. What is the best...

Sun, Apr 15, 2007
Rotating a comment text box?
When reviewing and entering comments, I would like to create text comments that are visible in the margin of a document but rotated sideways...

Thu, Apr 12, 2007
Typewriter is not selectable in Pro 8.0.0
Just upgraded from 7 Std to 8.0.0 Pro for a trial period of 30 days. With 7 I was using typewriter a lot. I...

Thu, Apr 12, 2007
Editing
I have installed Acrobat Pro 8 full version, and all the Commenting and Editing buttons are greyed out, no matter what I do. This...

Wed, Apr 11, 2007
Disappearing comments
We are producing a book. The author and proofreader write comments in pdf's of each chapter and forward them to the editor/layout person (me)....

Wed, Apr 11, 2007
annotation change detection
i need to detect if a user change ONLY annotations (add, update, delete annotation ) in a pdf file. I checked xapMM:DocumentID and xapMM:InstanceID Unfortunately InstanceID change even...

Mon, Apr 9, 2007
Commenting
I am a member of a small task force exploring the use of Adobe for use as a main electronic drawing review vehicle. ...

Fri, Apr 6, 2007
Dreamweaver?
Hi, you will prob. find this Q to be completley amusing, as I am not using this for business and am truly unfamiliar with...

Thu, Apr 5, 2007
Font color in Typewriter tool
Acrobat 8 on Mac: How can I change the color of the text entered into a text box or via the typewriter tool?...

Thu, Apr 5, 2007
Comments on a PDF
Probably a simple question, but: Is there a way to make comments I put on a PDF permanent? We check other people's...

Thu, Apr 5, 2007
export comments to excel file
How to exports comments from adobe to excel file. Comments are created using comments and markup tool. We are using adobe acrobat...

Wed, Apr 4, 2007
using the text box tool in prof 7
I use Prof 7. In the "drawing markups toolbar" there is a text box tool. When you click on the text box tool a...

Wed, Apr 4, 2007
digital signatures questions
Hello, I have some questions about digital signatures. Thank you for your help. Tools used: Livecycle designer 8 and reader 8. 1 - When I digital sign...

Mon, Apr 2, 2007
Forms and data collection
I would like to use Acrobat as a data-entry tool. Is this possible without any fancy web server interfaces? Can I simply send...

Sun, Apr 1, 2007
Save Index
How could I save an Acrobat generated word Index [from an OCRd .pdf]into a format which could be human read and edited in in...

Sun, Apr 1, 2007
Saving searches
Could I join in the request below as I too am trying to find a way of saving searches to human readable form [indexes...

Sun, Apr 1, 2007
Workflow Improvement
Hello - I'm trying create an automated pre-review to prevent the most basic of erros making it into review and comment workflow. Within...

Fri, Mar 30, 2007
Form comments box
I created a large text box in one of my forms for user to add their review comments, is there anyway to create automatic...

Thu, Mar 29, 2007
Browser Based Review
Why do WebDav settings disappear from Preferences?...

Wed, Mar 28, 2007
Callout Line Location
I am using Acrobat callout boxes to mark up some drawings. In one drawing the leader line comes out the side of the...

Sat, Mar 24, 2007
Acrobat Professional 7
On a Taplet PC (XP) is there a way to capture an actual signed signature (not a digital signature) in a PDF? An example:...

Fri, Mar 23, 2007
Digital Signatures - Mac
I'm a physician using Macintosh OSX (10.4.9) and Adobe Acrobat Professional 6.0 (I do plan to 8.0 upgrade soon!). On a Windows PC to...

Thu, Mar 22, 2007
Acrobat Plugin
Hi. I am a developer and I am trying to build a button that allows text selection, copy it and create an annotation with...

Thu, Mar 22, 2007
Digital signatures/co-signers
Is there a way for document co-signers to digitally sign a document in the same Windows user session (i.e. signed on as one person,...

Thu, Mar 22, 2007
Document Changing
I am using Acrobat 8.0 and have created a very simple form with one drop down field on it. When I view the document...

Thu, Mar 22, 2007
Commenting and expanding form fields
Our client requires a PDF form where users can enter data into form fields and also be able to add annotations (drawings, comments etc)...

Mon, Mar 19, 2007
Converting Documents
Despite the very careful wording of the hype in advertising, Acrobat Professional does NOT seem to convert "multiple documents" of "different sources" to PDF...

Mon, Mar 19, 2007
Fill PDF form from the Database
We have a PDF form with numerous fillable fields (textboxes). Is there a way to populate this form programmatically? We have to fill out...

Mon, Mar 19, 2007
Tab Order on Form
I have created a form using LiveCycle Designer. I have set the tab order, but have one field that is not recognized even...

Mon, Mar 19, 2007
audio comment
I am trying to audio comment in acrobat 8 on a MAC, but the comments are cut off after 30 seconds, how do I...

Sat, Mar 17, 2007
Submit form as PDF not XML from free reader/acrobat.
I have made my first PDF document with "designer" lots of lovely forms and tick boxes, very pleased. It can be filled in then...

Fri, Mar 16, 2007
JavaScript
How can I get the text that the user has just selected using JavaScript? I need to build a Button that allows text selection...

Fri, Mar 16, 2007
Bookmarks
Bookmarks in PDF file converted from Word 2003 and edited in Professional 7 (commenting enabled) display differently in Reader 7 and 8. In 8,...

Tue, Mar 13, 2007
Custom Stamp
A custom stamp I created in Acrobat 5.0.5 includes all the white space around the "stamp". How do I get it to be...

Mon, Mar 12, 2007
Commenting
I have adobe reader 8. I want to add comments on pdfs created usiing softwares other than adobe? Can i do it using a...

Mon, Mar 12, 2007
Custom Stamps
I have created a variety of customs stamps and I would like to copy the file to each machine rather than create on each...

Mon, Mar 12, 2007
Copy/Paste problems
I have to copy/paste text from a PDF file to build a database, but spaces are added between text characters. This happen in all...

Fri, Mar 9, 2007
Copy/Paste problems
I have to copy/paste information of PDF files to build a database, but sometimes the text I got is separated within. This happen in...

Fri, Mar 9, 2007
Using Digital Signatures in LiveCylce Designer/Acrobat Reader
Hello, I have some questions to make about using digital signatures in LiveCyle Designer. Here are my questions. Thank you for your help. 1 - Why is...

Wed, Mar 7, 2007
Default Document Properties in Pro v. 8.0
How can I save Document Properties (i.e. Initial View|Layout) as default in Acrobat Pro v. 8.0? Also, the search feature seems to be broken, it...

Wed, Mar 7, 2007
8 Pro - Properties Bar
Slowly upgrading all my users here to v8, but one user is having some troubles with the properties bar. She will select a...

Wed, Mar 7, 2007
Proplems with Forms
I am creating a form in Acrobat 8- using the form creator. My problem is that I want to create form text boxes that...

Wed, Mar 7, 2007
Combine logo with pdf
Can I use Acrobat 8 to do these following? - create a PDF with an...

Tue, Mar 6, 2007
PDF Open Parameters
I have been struggling with PDF Open Parameters Ex: http://example.org/doc.pdf#Chapter6 http://example.org/doc.pdf#page=3 In frustration, I went to one of my computers running Windows 98, IE 6.0 and Acrobat 5.0,...

Tue, Mar 6, 2007
Commenting
When I open a PDF file in Acrobat 7 Professional, it says the document has no security and commenting is allowed. But when I...

Sat, Mar 3, 2007
text color in measure distance tool
When I use the measure distance tool the text is not editable, either for size, font or color and is always black. If I...

Wed, Feb 28, 2007
Configure Acrobat
How can I open multiple pdf documents in separate Acrobat windows or separate instances?...
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Wed, Feb 28, 2007
SENDING PDF FORM BY EMAIL
I have created a form using LCD and Acrobat 8 Pro. I want the form to be distributed by email once filled in and...

Wed, Feb 28, 2007
submitForm
Hello! I'm trying to enable usage rights for adobe reader by Javascript in VB.Net using Acrobat 8 Pro. Here is my question: Is it possible...

Mon, Feb 26, 2007
Comment font
When I use a text box as a comment, I am unable to change the font of the text as it is displayed/printed on...

Mon, Feb 26, 2007
Acrobat digital signatures process
Acrobat 8.0 works wonderfully in a shared review process on my WebDav server. After finalizing my document from the collected comments, how can I...

Fri, Feb 23, 2007
Adding a perment stamp
Added a Stamp to a PDF drawing, but if you print the document with out comments the stamp is missing. Anyway to add a...

Fri, Feb 23, 2007
Pixelization in browser
I'm working on a browser based review system. To simplify, users log into a website and then click a link to open a PDF...

Fri, Feb 23, 2007
List all reviewers in a shared review
Once I've set up a shared review, Review Tracker only shows the people who have entered comments. I need to see everyone who...

Fri, Feb 23, 2007
Acrobat 7.0
Acrobat 7. Editing a comment, doesn´t work to type in the character v. If you press CAPS LOCK, you are possible to type in...

Fri, Feb 23, 2007
Enable SOAP function in Reader
I had created a form use javascript soap function to get data from a webservice server to populate the form. It's successful in professional,...
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Wed, Feb 21, 2007
PDF as Embedded in Outlook messege's body
How can I insert PDF as Embedded in outlook 2003 so it will show in the mail body without the need to open the...

Mon, Feb 19, 2007
Stamps
How do you change the date format to dd/mm/yyyy on dynamic stamps with adobe acrobat 6...

Thu, Feb 15, 2007
Link Tool Issue
When attempting to use the link tool to create a link I am unable to trace words exactly with tool. I cannot move and...

Thu, Feb 15, 2007
Insert Text as Underline Text
Adobe 6.0. I need to insert comments as underlined text - NOT a little bubble comment. can I do this? If not...

Wed, Feb 14, 2007
Annotation error
We have an application that still requires Acrobat 6.0 used for annotations. We have another application that requires minimun Reader 7.07 for 3D...

Tue, Feb 13, 2007
Markup Background Changing
Hello again, I asked te below question previously, and Thom Parker replied. I appreciate the quick reply, but the Javascript command was incomplete....

Sun, Feb 11, 2007
Image copy and text color
2 Questions: I have Acrobat Pro 8.0, previously had reader 7 installed and used it to copy images to paste into presentations etc, often did...

Sun, Feb 11, 2007
Markup Background Changing
I'm trying to find a way to automatically change the background colour in all my Markups from Yellow to White. If I have a...

Fri, Feb 9, 2007
Missing options viewing in IE7 w/ AA8
When I display my pdf in IE7, I am missing tools (ie. commenting, stamp, etc.)and they will not appear unless I view the PDF...

Thu, Feb 8, 2007
Multiple signature fields signed by different people
Is there a way to have multiple people sign the same document with different signature fields? I would like multiple 10-15 different people to...

Wed, Feb 7, 2007
Database Comment Repository No Longer An Option?
What ever happened to the option to use a database as a comment repository for browser based reviews? That option was listed with my...

Wed, Feb 7, 2007
Stamps
Can I make a transparent Stamp, where white is a transparent color?...
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Tue, Feb 6, 2007
Missing tools
When I open a PDF within Explorer, Acrobat will not allow me to add certain reviewing tools to my Acrobat toolbar. When I select...

Tue, Feb 6, 2007
Acrobat 8 Typewriter Font Color
The 'typewriter' font color is red. How do I get it back to black? I understand that one cannot change the font from Courier....

Mon, Feb 5, 2007
Browser Based Review
When I upload a PDF for Browser Based Review, I need to type in the URL for the WebDav server every time I initiate...

Mon, Feb 5, 2007
Comments
I have checked the send comments tool in the comment and mark up toolbar, but there is no icon for this in my toolbar,...

Sat, Feb 3, 2007
Batch Highlighting
I am preparing a document for redaction by highlighting Yellow. Once I have it the way I want I want to change highlight to...

Thu, Feb 1, 2007
3D import
Will Acrobat 3D Toolkit import Solidworks models that have been saved as eDrawingsViewer files? The eDrawings files have eprt and easm extensions. If the models...

Tue, Jan 30, 2007
Comments
How do I change the font size and color on the typewriter tool as well as the text box tool...

Mon, Jan 29, 2007
Typewriter Tool
How can I keep the Typewriter tool active when jumping to various places on the page? It seems that after finishing one area,...

Thu, Jan 25, 2007
Shared Review
I am trying to create a shared review, but keeps coming up with an error that the file name is incorrect. I have...

Sun, Jan 21, 2007
measuring annotations
I have updated to 7.0.9 version and I am unable now to annotate my measurements such as perimeter and area type. The dialog box changed...

Fri, Jan 19, 2007
Shared Review
When you initiate a shared review, the forth step is a preview of the email invitation. In this window, you can make changes...
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Mon, Jan 15, 2007
Audio Commenting in Acrobat
I like the audio comment option on Acrobat, but when I play back the comment the audio sounds poor. I have tried several...

Fri, Jan 12, 2007
re: adding comments to PDF
On a daily basis I have to use the text box to add information to PDF documents (such as a requisition). How can I...

Thu, Jan 11, 2007
Commenting
I have a client who is unable to make comments on some of my PDFs, while others she can. Where should I look...

Wed, Jan 10, 2007
Redacting an embedded file
I have converted a outlook .PST to an embedded .PDF . I now need to redact information from within the emails. I am able...

Tue, Jan 9, 2007
review reminder
Q: If I send a pdf out for review to 10 people. How do I keep track of who replies and who has not....

Mon, Jan 8, 2007
commenting
Concerning the "text box tool" in AcroPro 3D 7.0, how do you change the font? I go to edit preferences, commenting, change font but...

Sat, Jan 6, 2007
comment mark up tools
is there away to set up a standardized oval or cirle or any symbol for that matter in which i can just add to...

Fri, Jan 5, 2007
Prefill PDF Form Fields
Hi, I am developping an application using Microsoft .NET 2005 and a third party PDF toolkit. The application pre-fills...
2 comments

Fri, Jan 5, 2007
Comments
Is there any way to change the size of a comment icon in a PDF?...

Wed, Jan 3, 2007
Email review
Is there a text file that contains the default email review text? I'd like to change the text without having to copy and paste...

Mon, Jan 1, 2007
Adobe Acrobat 8 on Vista x64
Hi, I am a MSDN & TechNet subscriber and have installed my copy of vista (64-bit)on my primary desktop machine and also recently purchased...

Sun, Dec 31, 2006
commenting
How can I access the commenting & markup toolbar in docs. that have not been granted additional usage rights by the PDF initiator?...

Tue, Dec 26, 2006
Commenting Tools
How are commenting tools such as Highlighting turned off? Can colors other than yellow on highlighting or green on underlining be used? If so, how? What is...

Wed, Dec 20, 2006
Tab Setting
Default Tab incorrect. Tried Tab Order process, no success. Forum suggestions, did not work. Adob Support on this? Have image can...

Tue, Dec 19, 2006
Dynamic Stamp
I created a custom dynamic stamp in Acrobat 7.0 Pro. Would like to know how to use this stamp in Acrobat 7.0 standard version....

Tue, Dec 19, 2006
redacting
At my previous law firm, I had a toolbar "Advanced Commenting". How do I get that toolbar in my current version of adobe?...

Mon, Dec 18, 2006
Digital signature
I was able to create two signature fields on a form I created in Acrobat 8.0 Pro. I opened Adobe Reader 8.0 to test...

Fri, Dec 15, 2006
Browser-based Review - Webdav
We have setup a Webdav server for online review at our company but we are getting in troubles. The server is running but when...

Thu, Dec 14, 2006
Stamping
How do I copy and paste a chart from a MSWord doc into a pop up note attached to a stamp....

Thu, Dec 14, 2006
Capturing links within specific pages of a PDF document
After creating links within a documents table of content, I'm looking to find out if there is anyway of capturing the hyperlinks' address so...

Wed, Dec 13, 2006
Bates Numbering
This question involves document managemetn. For Adobe Professional, (or Standard), can I input a "Bates" number on a set of printed documents. ...

Tue, Dec 12, 2006
UK Release of Acrobat Connect
When will Acrobat Connect be available in the UK?...

Tue, Dec 12, 2006
Security and collaberation
I need to be able to author a document, send it to a client and have him fill in blanks on his end, save...

Sat, Dec 9, 2006
Dimensioning Tool
I cannot find the dimensioning tool since I upgraded to this version from 7.0 pro. I prefer it to the measurement tool for making...

Fri, Dec 8, 2006
Why is my Properties Bar disabled at times?
I'm editing my form and adding comments. I can edit the properties of my text boxes (font/color,etc.) and then all of a sudden the...

Thu, Dec 7, 2006
Browser-based Review - Webdav
We have setup a WebDav server for online review with different external people. At this state we are testing it and get some error...

Wed, Dec 6, 2006
Commenting
Is there a server product that can manage review workflows of documents that our Marketing Communications department generates? We want it to be...
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