APRIL 2006
Googling for PDFs

Duff Johnson shows how to make your files work with Internet search engines
“Most organizations posting documents to their intranet or Internet file servers want those documents to be found by other people,” he says, explaining how to tag PDF files for accessibility and to utilize metadata.

In this issue:

Acrobatusers.com surpasses 1,000 member mark!
In response to customers, Adobe Systems launched AcrobatUsers.com in early February. The new site serves as an online educational resource — with tips, tutorials, articles and more — and as a connecting point for our growing network of local user group chapters. Already there are groups meeting in ten U. S. locations and two other countries, with more being formed. The website recently surpassed the 1,000 registered-members mark. Membership in the Acrobat User Community is free, so sign up today and take your knowledge of Acrobat to the next level. 


First New York City meeting a “great success”
More than 160 members watched Tim Plumer present his Acrobat 7.0 Professional tips and techniques demonstration at the first meeting of the New York City Acrobat user group on March 8. Download the presentation that triggered non-stop audience participation throughout the session.
Download presentation [PDF: 205 MB]  


Join us at Acrobat & PDF 2006
Get everything you need to know about PDF at the Acrobat & PDF 2006 conference in Orlando, FL, on May 17 and 18. And while you’re there, be sure and stop by the Acrobat User Community booth. Register before March 31 to take advantage of the pre-registration discount.


Slice of PDF Pi
If you missed World Pi Day on March 14, this poster shows the value of pi in decimals to many places—a great example of PDF’s zoom-in capabilities!
Download poster [PDF: 211 KB]  


How to add video to your PDF file
One of the great new features of Acrobat is the ability to play video embedded in a PDF file. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to add a video to your PDF file.


Lori's Corner
Lori DeFurio of Adobe Systems responds to a user's question about a quick way to check layers, comments or form fields. If you have a question about Acrobat's myriad capabilities, Ask Lori.


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