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Expert: Ken Black - 10/8/2008


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hi, I would like to make changes to an adobe file and don't know how. Is it possibe???

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Hi Dominick,

The answer is yes and no. It all depends on if you are using the Professional version of Acrobat and not Reader, and it is limited at best.

Using Acrobat Professional, you have the ability to use the Touch-Up Text tool to select text and make changes, so long as the character set you are changing is fully embedded within the document.

A plug-in called Pitstop gives you even more control and will allow you to do editing quite a lot easier and with better results.

Another option, would be to open the pdf in Illustrator and load the fonts you need. This will be a tedious task as there will likely be several clipping masks or compound paths you will need to contend with.

Thanks,

Ken Black

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With over 20 years experience in graphic arts as well as working as a preflight and prepress technician for Best Printing Online, I can answer any questions relating to graphic design and printing. This includes but is not limited to Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Xpress and just about any other graphics related software.

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Currently employed by Best Printing Online, I have been working as a graphic designer and printing professional for over 20 years. My experiences range from original design work including layout, illustration and photography to prepress production and troubleshooting. I have done consulting and training for some of the smallest print shops to the largest design agencies and printers in the industry.

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Occupational Certificate in Darkroom and Printing Technologies from back when light tables and contacting frames were cool. Attended McHenry County College, Columbia College Chicago and Northern Illinois University and strive to attain new knowledge in this field wherever it may be hiding.

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