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ted padova's
Creating PDF Forms for Government
Free eBook
This 235 page book is devoted to creating PDF forms for government. A PDF version can be downloaded
A version for iPad can be downloaded from the Apple Store.
The book contains video files and a description for creating forms used by government offices. The Contents include:
1. Understanding eGovernment
2. Measuring the Quality of Content Hosted by
eGovernment
3. Understanding Forms in Government
4. Adobe PDF & Sustainability
5. The Anatomy of an eForm
6. Modifying Form Designs
7. Understanding Acrobat Viewers
8. Exploring the Acrobat Interface
9. Understanding Form Elements
10. Working with Text Fields
11. Working with Check Box Fields
12. Working with Buttons
13. Working with List Boxes & Dropdown Menus
14. Securing Forms & Copyright Protection
15. Signing & Notarizing Forms
16. Working with Calculations
17. Working with JavaScript
18. Dynamically Adding Pages to Forms
19. Adding Button Faces with JavaScript
20. Working with In-Office Forms
21. Making Forms Accessible
22. Hosting Forms on eGovernment Websites
23. Using PDF Forms on Mobile Devices
24. Exploring Some Sample Forms
Acrobat XI
Acrobat XI is available now. If you're not an Acrobat user, be certain to download Adobe Reader XI. Reader XI has many new improved features. By default you can save form data on ANY form that was created in Acrobat XI and earlier versions of Acrobat without the form enabled with Reader usage rights. You also have access to all comment tools in any PDF file you open in Adobe Reader.
Working with Acrobat Users
Acrobat Users is a global resource for users of Acrobat and PDF, with free seminars, tips, tutorials, videos and discussion forums.
Check out some of the latest information, help, tutorials and videos at:
Getting started with Acrobat XI
Adobe TV has amassed a series of videos to help users get started with new features, working with PDF forms, Acrobat Essentials, and much more. Check out the videos posted by Adobe engineers at:
New Book on PDF Stamps
Thom Parker, arguably one of the world's best noted authorities on Acrobat JavaScript, has written a book on creating Stamps in Acrobat. The book was originally written for Acrobat X but contains solid information for Acrobat versions 7 through XI. Thom walks you through simple easy to design stamps through very sophisticated stamps with JavaScripts and complex designs. You'll be amazed at what you can do with Comment Stamps in Acrobat.
For more information about the book and where to purchase, visit Thom's website: pdfscripting.com
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