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Page 1 - Nitro Pro 9

Nitro Pro 9User Guide

Page 2 - In this User Guide

ix ©NitroImages 148Files 148Related information 148Add or edit text 149To add text: 149Type Text Smart Alignment 150To edit text: 150Move text 150To d

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84 ©NitroSummarize commentsNitro Pro 9 enables you to quickly summarize all of the comments contained in your PDF documents.Summarizing comments allow

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85 ©NitrooBody text size: Sets the size of the body text, which is the body of each comment callout,and contents of the comment in each row of the sum

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86 ©NitroConvert PDF FilesNitro Pro 9 enables you to repurpose the content of your PDF documents by extracting text and images,or taking a snapshot of

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87 ©NitroConvert PDF to Microsoft WordNitro Pro 9 contains export functionality that allows you to convert PDF files into Microsoft Worddocuments (.DO

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88 ©NitroConvert PDF to Microsoft ExcelNitro Pro 9 allows you to convert PDF files into a Microsoft Excel 2003 XML spreadsheet (.xml), or Excel2007 Wo

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89 ©NitroConvert PDF to Microsoft PowerPointNitro Pro 9 allows you to convert PDF files into a Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 presentation (.pptx) enabling

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90 ©NitroConvert PDF to ImageNitro Pro 9's export functionality allows you to convert entire PDF files or individual pages to an image file,givin

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91 ©NitroConvert PDF to Rich TextNitro Pro 9’s export functionality allows you to convert PDF files into Rich Text Format documents (.RTFfiles) enabli

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92 ©NitroConvert PDF to plain textNitro Pro 9 enables you to extract all the text from a PDF document to a text file, which can be saved toany folder

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93 ©NitroPDF to Word and RTF Export SettingsThere are several settings that give you control over the output Nitro Pro 9 creates when exporting PDFcon

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x ©NitroOptimize a PDF file 166To optimize a PDF file: 166Image optimization settings 167Compression 167Downsampling 167Available Image Optimization S

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94 ©Nitrol Precisely laid out: This option produces a file that accurately reproduces the look of the PDF,using text boxes to precisely layout content

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95 ©NitroSelect and copy text and imagesNitro Pro 9 allows you to select and copy text and images in your PDF document, and also use it in otherapplic

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96 ©NitroTake a snapshotIn Nitro Pro 9, you can capture a section of a PDF page (text and graphics) as an image, and then pastethe content into anothe

Page 17 - Welcome to Nitro Pro 9

97 ©NitroExtract all imagesYou can use Nitro Pro 9 to extract all of the images in your PDF documents into individual image files,which can then be re

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98 ©NitroWorking with formsNitro Pro 9 allows you to fill-out and submit interactive PDF forms, and to save a copy of the formincluding the informatio

Page 19 - A Tour of Nitro Pro 9

99 ©NitroFill-out and save formsNitro Pro 9 lets you fill-out interactive PDF forms, which are designed for you to enter data into fields. Tofill-out

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100 ©NitroStamp your signature with QuickSignThe advantage of using PDF forms is the ability to receive, fill-out, and submit the form without having

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101 ©Nitro8. To prevent unauthorized use of your signature, click Password Protect. Enter a password of yourchoice and click Ok to confirm.9. Click Ok

Page 22 - Ribbon shortcuts

102 ©NitroFormsForms are one of the most common uses of PDF documents. Using form tools and JavaScript you cancreate dynamic, interactive documents, a

Page 23 - Software Activation

103 ©NitroForm designThe form creation tools are all located on the Forms ribbon tab in Nitro Pro. There are several field typesavailable; for each fi

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xi ©NitroCreate web links from URLs 184To make weblinks active: 184Create keyword links automatically 185To create keyword links: 185Bookmarks 186To v

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104 ©NitroForm field controlsThere are several different form field tools. Each tool is used to create the respective field type. To create afield, fi

Page 26 - Tasks and tools

105 ©NitroForm field attributesThe different types of form fields have some attributes the same, as outlined below, but because the formfields differ

Page 27 - View and navigate a PDF file

106 ©Nitrol Select Trigger: The Trigger is the mouse action. An action is performed on a mouse behavior fromthe following options:l Mouse Up: This is

Page 28 - Open a PDF file

107 ©NitroCreate a text fieldThe most common field type on PDF forms is the text field. Text fields permit respondents to add alphatext and/or numeric

Page 29 - Change the page view

108 ©NitroCreate a check box fieldIn almost all cases you should use unique field names when creating form fields. If you use the same namefor a field

Page 30 - To rotate the page view:

109 ©NitroCreate a radio button fieldRadio buttons can be assigned the same attributes as check box fields. You use radio buttons more oftenfor either

Page 31 - Adjust the zoom level

110 ©NitroCreate a combo box fieldCombo Boxes provide users a drop down menu, and only a single response can be selected from thismenu. You can add me

Page 32 - Page through the document

111 ©NitroCreate a list box fieldList Boxes provide users scrollable menus. You can define attributes for list boxes to accept only a singleresponse o

Page 33 - Navigation Panes

112 ©NitroCreate a button fieldOf all the field types, button fields have the broadest use. You can add buttons on PDF forms to perform avariety of ac

Page 34 - The Layers Pane

113 ©NitroCreate a digital signature fieldThe signature field lets you add an empty digital signature form field to a document. When a signer clickson

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xii ©NitroTo apply certificate security with a specific profile: 198Security profiles 199To view your security profiles: 199To add a new security prof

Page 36 - Comments Pane

114 ©NitroCreate multiple fieldsWhen creating many of the same type of form field, the quickest and easiest method is to use the MakeCopies tool. Just

Page 37 - Attachments Pane

115 ©NitroSet tab orderWhen working with form fields, users can move from field to field using the tab key on their keyboard. Bydefault, the field tab

Page 38 - Output Pane

116 ©NitroEdit, align and space multiple fieldsNitro Pro 9 allows you to select multiple form fields, meaning you can edit common appearance propertie

Page 39 - Search and find text

117 ©NitroAlign form fields to a gridWith Nitro Pro 9, you can use grids to assist you in precisely lining up links, form fields, and other objectson

Page 40 - To revert to the normal view:

118 ©NitroReuse form field appearance settingsNitro Pro 9 includes a unique tool that allows you to save the appearance properties used on a form fiel

Page 41 - Preview your PDF files

119 ©NitroImport and export form dataYou use Nitro Pro 9 to export form data as a separate FDF file (form data format). An exported FDF file ismuch sm

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120 ©NitroReset form dataOne of the most helpful buttons you can create on your PDF forms is one that permits the user to clearpopulated fields, also

Page 43 - Nitro Web Browser Plugin

121 ©NitroSubmit form dataCreating a Submit button within a PDF form allows users to automatically submit their entered data to aspecified URL or emai

Page 44 - To Configure Mozilla Firefox

122 ©NitroShow or hide fieldsThere may be cases when you wish to show or hide certain fields in your PDF form; for example, if the userclicks a button

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123 ©NitroCalculate field dataNitro Pro 9 supports field calculations using several methods. The built-in calculation formulas are an easymeans for cr

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xiii ©NitroTo minimize the ribbon: 217To return the Ribbon from its hidden state: 217To view the Ribbon while it is minimized: 217Combine files and as

Page 47 - Create a PDF file

124 ©NitroJavaScriptTo provide a complete description of how you can use JavaScript with Nitro Pro 9 is well beyond the scopeof this user manual. If y

Page 48 - Print to Nitro PDF Creator 9

125 ©NitroLocate JavaScriptsWhether you write scripts in your own documents, or browse files for scripts to examine, you first need toknow where to lo

Page 49 - Custom PDF creation settings

126 ©NitroCopy and paste JavaScriptsJavaScripts can be copied and pasted from one field or other location in a PDF document or between twodocuments. I

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127 ©NitroAdd or edit folder level JavaScriptFolder level JavaScripts are JavaScript files (.JS) that are run during application startup. These can be

Page 51 - Create a PDF/A file

128 ©NitroDocument level JavaScriptYou can use JavaScript to add an almost infinite number of interactive features, create complex calculationformulas

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129 ©NitroAdd or edit custom calculation JavaScriptAny form you create that requires calculations is likely to require custom calculation scripts. The

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130 ©NitroAdd a simplified field notationSimplified field notation is written more like formulas you add in spreadsheet applications like MicrosoftExc

Page 54 - Integrated PDF creation

131 ©NitroUse the JavaScript consoleYou can open the JavaScript Console and write a script that doesn’t belong to any field or element. Scriptswritten

Page 55 - Save a PDF document

132 ©NitroView output and JavaScript errorsThe Output Pane allows you to view any errors related to JavaScript or document processes, and will openaut

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133 ©NitroSupported JavaScript Objectsl App objectl Color objectl Console objectl Event objectl Field objectl Global objectl Identity objectl Link obj

Page 57 - Nitro PDF Creator 9

xiv ©NitroPreferences 237To access the preferences: 237The preferences explained 237Appearence Interface 237Commenting Pop-up notes 237Commenting Prin

Page 58 - PDF Properties

134 ©NitroApp objectA static object that represents the PDF viewer application.Contains methods and properties for interfacing with the application as

Page 59 - PDF Security

135 ©NitroColor objectAn object that can be used when setting a color in other JavaScript methods and properties.Example: Sets the text color in the f

Page 60 - Office Applications

136 ©NitroConsole objectAll JavaScript scripts are executed as the result of a particular event occurring. For each of these events,JavaScript will cr

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137 ©NitroEvent objectRepresents a PDF form field, and this object contains methods and properties that provide a way tomodify form fields (like you w

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138 ©NitroField objectRepresents a PDF form field, and this object contains methods and properties that provide a way tomodify form fields (like you w

Page 63 - Using Microsoft Word 2003

139 ©NitroPropertiesexportValueshiddenfileSelectfillColorlineWidthhighlightmultilinemultipleSelectionnamenumItemspagepasswordprintradiosInUnisonreadon

Page 64 - Using Microsoft Excel 2003

140 ©NitroPropertiesuserNamevaluevalueAsStringMethodsbrowseForFileToSubmitbuttonGetCaptionbuttonGetIconbuttonImportIconbuttonSetCaptionbuttonSetIconch

Page 65 - To create a secure PDF:

141 ©NitroGlobal objectAllows you to share data across an instance of the PDF viewing application (i.e. data can be accessed fromwithin any of the ope

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142 ©NitroIdentity objectThis object holds information about the current user who is logged onto the machine using Nitro Pro 9.You can view this infor

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143 ©NitroLink objectThis object allows you to get and set the properties of a PDF link, as well as set a Run a JavaScript action.Properties & Met

Page 68 - Scanning and OCR

xv ©NitroTo prevent the Product Tour from opening at startup: 247Support Tools 248To gather support-related information: 248To reinstall the Nitro PDF

Page 69 - Create PDF from Scanner

144 ©NitroThis objectUsed for interfacing with active documents via JavaScript code.Example: Retrieves full path of the PDF file and stores it in the

Page 70 - Additional Options

145 ©NitroMethodsflattenPagesgetFieldgetIcongetNthFieldNamegetPageBoxgetPageNthWordgetPageNumWordsimportAnFdfimportIconinsertPagesmailDocmailFormprint

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146 ©NitroUtil objectContains a number of helper/convenience methods for string and date formatting and parsing.MethodsprintfprintdprintxscandNitro Pr

Page 72 - OCR Preferences

147 ©NitroOCG objectThis object provides support for Optional Content Groups. OCGs hold a collection of graphical objects,and are known as layers. You

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148 ©NitroEditWith the right PDF editing tools, you can minimize the amount of time you spend switching betweendifferent programs and file types. Nitr

Page 74 - OCR an existing PDF

149 ©NitroAdd or edit textNitro Pro 9 includes tools so you can add new text to a PDF document, or make last-minute correctionsand updates, without th

Page 75 - Troubleshoot OCR

150 ©NitroType Text Smart AlignmentWhen enabled, Smart Alignment provides visual markers that make it easy to align new text to otherphrases, annotati

Page 76 - Review and comment

151 ©Nitroand select Flatten All from the menul To flatten all annotations from the annotation later to the content layer, and save the PDF file inone

Page 77 - Share PDF files

152 ©NitroHeaders and footersThe Header & Footer tool lets you insert text, images, and other PDF files into one or more pages in a PDFdocument. Y

Page 78 - To upgrade your account:

153 ©Nitrobackground, behind any content)oOther options for the color, background, and placement of the header or footer4. Click Save to add the new h

Page 79 - Add or edit notes

1 ©NitroWelcome to Nitro Pro 9How to use this guideThis user guide is a task-oriented series of topics that describe the different ways you can work w

Page 80 - To delete a note:

154 ©NitroWatermarks and backgroundsThe watermarks tool lets you insert text, images, and other PDF files into one or more pages in a PDFdocument. You

Page 81 - To reply to an annotation:

155 ©Nitrobackground, behind any content)oOther options for the color, background, and placement of the watermark or background4. Click Save to add th

Page 82 - To delete a mark-up:

156 ©NitroBates NumbersBates numbering is useful in legal and other fields that need all pages in a document collection to belabeled, accounted for, a

Page 83 - To add a free-form drawing:

157 ©NitroAttach a fileIn addition to containing text and graphics, PDF files can contain entire files inside them as attachments.This makes exchangin

Page 84 - To delete a drawing:

158 ©NitroImagesNitro Pro 9 includes an advanced set of tools for editing images directly, meaning there should be lessneed to go back to the source d

Page 85 - Text boxes and call outs

159 ©NitroInsert an imageThe Insert Image tool lets you add images to your PDF files so you don’t need to go back and edit theoriginal source file.To

Page 86 - To delete a text box:

160 ©NitroExtract an imageThe Extract Image feature lets you copy images out of PDF files for reuse in Nitro Pro 9 or otherapplications.To extract an

Page 87 - Add a Stamp

161 ©NitroDelete an imageYou can use the Edit tool to remove images from your PDF files.To delete images:1. On the Edit ribbon tab, in the Text/Images

Page 88 - Manage stamps:

162 ©NitroEdit imagesThe image arranging tools let you move images in front and behind other objects on the page, flip ormirror, and rotate them.To ar

Page 89 - To measure area:

163 ©NitroResize and crop imagesThe image editing tools let you resize an image proportionally, or you can adjust just the height or width.If you want

Page 90 - Measure tool preferences:

2 ©NitroGetting started with Nitro Pro 9Select one of the following tasks to start working with Nitro Pro 9:l Explore the User Interfacel Ribbon short

Page 91 - Whiteout

164 ©NitroChange image color spaceWith Nitro Pro 9, you can update the color space of each image individually.To change the color space of images:1. O

Page 92 - Attach files as annotations

165 ©NitroReplace imagesThe Replace Image functionality lets you remove one image and put another in its place. Once inserted,you can use the full set

Page 93 - Compare PDF Files

166 ©NitroOptimize a PDF fileNitro Pro 9 includes a powerful set of tools for removing unwanted document objects and compressingimages – helping you s

Page 94 - Understanding the results:

167 ©NitroImage optimization settingsOptimizing images in your PDFs allows you to create the perfect balance between file size and visualquality, depe

Page 95 - Manage and view comments

168 ©NitroAs close to originalCreates files that contain images having the same resolution as the original. Images are compressedusing lossless compre

Page 96 - Reply to a comment

169 ©NitroDocument propertiesThe document information fields in Nitro Pro 9 are useful for users who want to know more about adocument, and they’re pa

Page 97 - Sort comments

170 ©NitroDocument information and metadataWith Nitro Pro 9 you can edit the document title, author, subject, and keyword fields, as well as add youro

Page 98 - Hide or show all comments

171 ©NitroDocument securityDetails on the security and restrictions that have been placed on a PDF can be found in the DocumentProperties dialog. For

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172 ©NitroFontsIf you need information on the fonts contained in a document, you can do this in the DocumentProperties dialog. For further explanation

Page 100 - Summarize comments

173 ©NitroInitial View propertiesPDF documents can be set to display in particular ways when opened in a PDF viewer. For example, if yourdocument cont

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3 ©NitroExplore the Nitro Pro 9 user interfaceNitro Pro 9 is designed to include more powerful tools while being easier to use than previous versions.

Page 102 - Convert PDF Files

174 ©NitroRedactionRedaction permanently removes parts of text or images from a PDF file, and replaces them with blackrectangles. This lets you remove

Page 103 - Convert PDF to Microsoft Word

175 ©NitrooDouble-click the arrow cursor on an image to mark an entire image for redactionoClick and drag the crosshair cursor to mark a rectangular a

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176 ©NitroTo apply redactions to all marked areas:l On the Protect tab, in the Redaction group, click Apply RedactionsNOTE: When you Save or Save As y

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177 ©NitroTIP: To specify custom text instead of a redaction code from a code set, on the Overlay Appearancetab (Step 4, above), select Custom Text, a

Page 106 - Convert PDF to Image

178 ©NitroRemove metadataMetadata is supporting information about the PDF document. It can describe properties such as authors,document creation date,

Page 107 - Convert PDF to Rich Text

179 ©NitroLinksl Add a linkl Edit a linkl Automatic page number linksl Create web links from URLsl Create keyword links automaticallyNitro Pro 9 - Use

Page 108 - Convert PDF to plain text

180 ©NitroAdd a linkYou can add links manually to your PDF pages by clicking the Link tool and drawing the outline of the linkon the page. Once it’s a

Page 109 - Page Layout

181 ©NitroAutomatic page number linksThe Create Page Links tool lets you automatically turn all numbers on an area of the page into activehyperlinks t

Page 110 - Advanced Text Recovery

182 ©NitroEdit a linkYou can control what links look like, including what color they are when visible, as well as how the link willappear when clicked

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183 ©Nitro2. Left-click on the link to select it3. Do either of the following:l Press the Delete key on your keyboardl Right-click on the link, click

Page 112 - Take a snapshot

i ©NitroIn this User GuideWelcome to Nitro Pro 9 1How to use this guide 1Quickly find the right information 1To Search For Keywords: 1Participate and

Page 113 - Extract all images

4 ©Nitro3 Ribbon TabsThe Nitro Pro 9 Ribbon is designed to be intuitive to anyone familiar with Microsoft Office 2013 software,and provides sets of to

Page 114 - Working with forms

184 ©NitroCreate web links from URLsThe Create Weblinks tool scans your PDF for URLs and turns them into active webpage linksTo make weblinks active:1

Page 115 - Fill-out and save forms

185 ©NitroCreate keyword links automaticallyWith Nitro Pro 9 you can turn every occurrence of a particular word or phrase into an active hyperlink. Fo

Page 116 - Using your keyboard:

186 ©NitroBookmarksThe bookmarks in Nitro Pro 9 work much like the bookmarks you place in paper books—they allow you toretain links to particular page

Page 117 - To manage your signatures:

187 ©NitroView and use bookmarksBookmarks are displayed in the Bookmarks pane, which appears to the left of the document area.To open the Bookmarks pa

Page 118 - To edit form preferences:

188 ©NitroCreate a bookmarkYou can create bookmarks by selecting text on a page and making it a bookmark, or by adding anuntitled bookmark and then se

Page 119 - Form design

189 ©NitroCreate bookmarks automaticallyThe Auto Build Bookmarks feature can totally automate the creation of bookmarks in your PDFs, and withvery lit

Page 120 - Form field controls

190 ©Nitrol Keyword list: This feature allows you to include and exclude particular bookmarks based on itstext label. The keyword list file is simply

Page 121 - Form field attributes

191 ©NitroExample: “[abc]” will create bookmarks from any lines containing either a, b, or c. This is opposed toonly creating a bookmark from text con

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192 ©Nitrocharacters are also present. The characters after the “?” can be used to create bookmarks, irrespective ofwhether characters before the “?”

Page 123 - Create a text field

193 ©NitroEdit a bookmarkNitro Pro 9 comes with a complete set of tools for editing, ordering, grouping, altering the appearance of,and deleting the b

Page 124 - Create a check box field

5 ©Nitrol Pages: provides thumbnail views of all the pages in a PDF file, and also includes page assembly andediting tools in a right-click context me

Page 125 - Create a radio button field

194 ©NitroTo group or nest bookmarks:1. Click the bookmark and drag it to the new position2. Place the cursor on top of the bookmark text label that w

Page 126 - Create a combo box field

195 ©NitroSecurityWith Nitro Pro 9, you can apply two different types of security to control who can access your files andwhat actions they can perfor

Page 127 - Create a list box field

196 ©NitroPermission settingsThe usage permission settings let you restrict what features can be used when a recipient opens a file youhave secured. T

Page 128 - Create a button field

197 ©NitroPassword securityTo restrict access and use of your content, you can secure your PDF file with one of the following types ofpassword:l Open

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198 ©NitroCertificate securityDigital IDs let you encrypt files that can only be opened and used by people who have exchangedcertificates. Certificate

Page 130 - Create multiple fields

199 ©NitroSecurity profilesSecurity profiles store your security settings, are re-useable, and help you work more quickly. Instead ofre-entering passw

Page 131 - Set tab order

200 ©NitroJavaScript securityIt is possible to obtain a PDF document containing embedded JavaScript that can trigger securityvulnerabilities. Some use

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201 ©NitroDigital IDsA digital ID is much like paper-based identification such as a passport. It can prove who you are and giveyou special rights to d

Page 133 - Align form fields to a grid

202 ©NitroManage Digital IDsA Digital ID is a security pass that allows you to create a digital identity, or to view a document that hasbeen encrypted

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203 ©NitroManage trusted contactsWith Nitro Pro 9, you can add people to your Trusted Contacts by importing their public key certificatemanually, or y

Page 135 - Import and export form data

6 ©NitroRibbon shortcutsLike most programs, all commands and tools available in the tabs on the ribbon have shortcut keys forfaster access. You can al

Page 136 - Reset form data

204 ©NitroDigital signaturesA digital signature is much more powerful than a traditional paper-based signature. They provide youwith a way to show a p

Page 137 - Submit form data

205 ©NitroDigitally sign a documentDigital signatures are like paper-based signatures, but better because they include encrypted informationso you can

Page 138 - Show or hide fields

206 ©NitroCustomize signature appearanceYou can customize digital signatures to make information you want to share visible, and also to displayyour ph

Page 139 - Calculate field data

207 ©NitroView and validate certificates and signaturesSignatures are validated when a document is opened, and then automatically re-validated when an

Page 140 - JavaScript

208 ©NitrooBased on the clock from the signer's computeroHas a timestamp that cannot be verifiedoTimestamped and verified from a timestamp server

Page 141 - Locate JavaScripts

209 ©NitroCertify PDF filesAs the author of a document, when you certify it, you attest to its contents and control what (if anything)can be done to i

Page 142 - Copy and paste JavaScripts

210 ©Nitrol Choose to save the certification to the current document or save as a new documentl Specify the appearance for the certificate8. Click Fin

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211 ©NitroDigital signature timestampDigital timestamps mark a PDF signature with the time and date as proof of integrity. A timestamp showsthat the c

Page 144 - Document level JavaScript

212 ©NitroPartner PluginsThe Partner Plugin framework enables Nitro Pro 9 to process and exchange files with third-partyproductivity tools and service

Page 145 - To write a calculation script

213 ©NitroEvernoteThe Evernote plugin is integrated with Nitro Pro 9. Evernote gives you the tools to store and retrieveinformation online in the form

Page 146

7 ©NitroSoftware ActivationTo continue using Nitro Pro 9 after the trial period has expired, it is necessary to purchase a license thatmust be activat

Page 147 - Use the JavaScript console

214 ©NitroCustomize the user interfaceYou can customize the Nitro Pro 9 interface to better suit your workflow. For more information aboutcreating sho

Page 148 - To open the Output pane:

215 ©NitroThe Quick Access ToolbarThe Quick Access Toolbar (or QAT) allows you to create an easily accessible group of shortcuts to thetools you use m

Page 149 - Supported JavaScript Objects

216 ©Nitro6. If you want to revert the QAT to its default state, click Reset7. Press the OK button to save your changesNitro Pro 9 - User Guide

Page 150 - App object

217 ©NitroMinimize the RibbonYou can minimize the Nitro Pro 9 Ribbon to increase workspace. Thisis ideal for Netbooks and oldermonitors with low resol

Page 151 - Color object

218 ©NitroCombine files and assemble pagesPDF files provide an easy way to package up a collection of different files from a variety of sources, and t

Page 152 - Console object

219 ©NitroCombine files to PDFNitro Pro 9 supports combining PDF files and any other file type you provide, as long as you have anapplication installe

Page 153 - Event object

220 ©NitroAssemble pagesThe Pages pane can make rearranging the pages of your PDF documents much easier. When expanded,the pages pane is located along

Page 154 - Field object

221 ©NitroCrop or resize pagesThe Crop tool enables you to select part of a page to retain while removing the portions outside of yourselection, which

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222 ©NitroRotate pagesBeing able to rotate pages is often required when a document contains both portrait and landscapepages, and the text onscreen ap

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223 ©NitroExtract pagesNitro Pro 9 enables you to extract one or more pages from a PDF document, quickly creating a newdocument containing those pages

Page 157 - Global object

8 ©Nitro7. Enter your serial number where indicated on the web page, as well as the Installation ID shown inNitro Pro 9's Activation dialog8. Cli

Page 158 - Identity object

224 ©NitroDelete pagesNitro Pro 9 enables you to quickly delete one or more pages from within your PDF document. You can dothis via the Pages pane or

Page 159 - Link object

225 ©NitroReorder pagesYou can easily rearrange pages within your PDF files using the tools in Nitro Pro 9. With the Pages pane,it’s simply a matter o

Page 160 - This object

226 ©NitroInsert pagesNitro Pro 9 enables you to combine pages from multiple PDFs into a single file. When inserting pages, youcan choose whether to i

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227 ©NitroSplit pagesThe page splitting functionality gives you advanced tools to copy pages from existing PDFs and re-usethem to assemble new files.

Page 162 - Util object

228 ©NitroSplit into groups of pagesYou can elect to split a PDF document into a set of individual PDF files, each containing a specific numberof page

Page 163 - OCG object

229 ©NitroSplit into bookmarksThis method of splitting allows you to split a single PDF into multiple files based on the bookmarkhierarchy and bookmar

Page 164 - Related information

230 ©NitroSplit by page rangesThe page range method gives you additional page splitting flexibility, including:l Splitting individual pages into new f

Page 165 - Add or edit text

231 ©Nitrol To specify a new base filename, clear the Use filename checkbox, then type a new name inthe Base filename field5. Choose how the filename

Page 166 - Flatten text

232 ©NitroAccessibilityText to SpeechVisually impaired users can access the text content in PDF files through the Microsoft Text to Speechtechnology b

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233 ©NitroPrint PDF documentsWith Nitro Pro 9 you can print your PDF documents if you need paper copies for further processing ordistribution.To print

Page 168 - Headers and footers

9 ©NitroCompatibility with other applicationsPDF (or Portable Document Format) is the most widely used standard for online distribution andexchange of

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234 ©NitrooChoose Pages: Print only specific pagesl Page handling:oPage scaling: Page content can be expanded to occupy the whole page, or shrunk ifth

Page 170 - Watermarks and backgrounds

235 ©NitroSend PDF documents by emailNitro Pro 9 makes an easy task out of sending a PDF file via email, by creating a new message in yourdefault emai

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236 ©NitroUndo and Redo actionsNitro Pro 9 provides tools so you can undo actions that you made, as well as redo actions that you haveundone.To undo a

Page 172 - Bates Numbers

237 ©NitroPreferencesYou can configure Nitro Pro 9 to customize the appearance, functions, and conversion settings to suityour workflow.To access the

Page 173 - Attach a file

238 ©Nitrol Page margins: Sets the size of the summary page margins. Large page margins provide more roomfor the callouts to be displayed, whereas sma

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239 ©NitroConversion Plain textl Plain text: Keep text in the same paragraph structure as the original document, or clear thestructure and export text

Page 175 - Insert an image

240 ©NitroCreate PDF from HTMLl Display header and footer: If set, displays the header/footer that would appear on the printedHTML outputl Header Text

Page 176 - Extract an image

241 ©Nitrol Highlight form fields: A PDF form can be difficult for people to use as it is not always visibly clearwhat areas of the file must be fille

Page 177 - Delete an image

242 ©Nitroto abide by your company's IT policy.Measurel Calibration options: Tick the checkbox to disable the message that it shown before the ca

Page 178 - Edit images

243 ©Nitrol Quality:l Low (fast): Ideally used when the text on the scanned document is very crisp and easy torecognize. This setting allows scans to

Page 179 - Resize and crop images

10 ©NitroTasks and toolsThis chapter takes a detailed look at how you can accomplish various tasks using the individual tools andtheir respective sett

Page 180 - Change image color space

244 ©Nitrois also in the Units and Grid section.Nitro Pro 9 - User Guide

Page 181 - Replace images

245 ©NitroObtaining helpNitro Pro 9 features a Help tab giving you access to different tools to access product documentation andother online resources

Page 182 - Optimize a PDF file

246 ©Nitrol Detailed Report: Automatically generated by the Crash Reporterl Optional summary:A brief description of how you were using Nitro Pro 9 at

Page 183 - Image optimization settings

247 ©NitroProduct TourThe Nitro Pro 9 Product Tour provides you with a quick way to learn how to perform the most commonlyused tasks. This is the idea

Page 184 - Leave images as is

248 ©NitroSupport ToolsThe Support Tools utility provides you with a quick way to gather support-related information that can beuseful in requesting a

Page 185 - Document properties

249 ©NitroAppendixThe following topics provide background information for Nitro Pro 9, and describe technical mattersrelated to PDF files:l Annotation

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250 ©NitroAnnotation layer and content layerThe annotation layer floats above the content layer in a PDF file, like a sheet of glass on top of a print

Page 187 - Document security

251 ©Nitrol Save As a flattened PDF: flattens all annotations in the document to the content layer, and savesthe PDF to a specified file in one stepPr

Page 188 - Nitro Pro 9 - User Guide

252 ©NitroEmbedded fontsFont EmbeddingThe properties of fonts vary significantly depending on the settings used during the creation of a PDF file.This

Page 189 - Initial View properties

253 ©NitroLicensing and activationWhat is Activation?Activation verifies if you have a genuine copy of Nitro Pro by validating your product serial num

Page 190 - Redaction

11 ©NitroView and navigate a PDF fileNitro Pro 9 is designed to make opening, viewing, and navigating PDF documents as easy as possible. Thedocument a

Page 191 - Apply Redactions

254 ©Nitro1. Nitro Pro 9: xxxxxx-xxxxxx-xxxxxx (numeric only)2. Nitro Pro 8: xxxxxx-xxxxxx-xxxxxx (numeric only)3. Nitro Pro 7 (EN): xxxxxxx-xxxxxx-xx

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12 ©NitroOpen a PDF fileThe first time you launch Nitro Pro 9, it checks if you have another PDF viewer installed on your system.Nitro Pro 9 offers to

Page 193 - Search and Redact

13 ©NitroChange the page viewNitro Pro 9 has page view modes so you can choose how to display PDF documents according to yourpersonal preference or sc

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ii ©NitroThe Bookmarks Pane 17The Signatures Pane 18The Layers Pane 18The Layers Pane 19To view the Layers pane: 19To show or hide an OCG layer: 19To

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14 ©NitroTo rotate the page view:On the Home tab, in the View group, click Rotate View to rotate the view of the document pagesclockwise (right) by 90

Page 196 - Add a link

15 ©NitroAdjust the zoom levelWhen viewing or editing a PDF document, you can adjust the zoom level by using the following tools:l Zoom tools:oZoom In

Page 197 - Automatic page number links

16 ©NitroPage through the documentStep through the pagesTo navigate a PDF file page-by-page, use the Page Controls options on the bar at the bottom of

Page 198 - Edit a link

17 ©NitroNavigation PanesThe Navigation Panes are useful when browsing larger PDF documents, giving you a global view of thepages and bookmarks includ

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18 ©NitroLarge publications usually include a framework of bookmarks that can be easily viewed and selected inthe Bookmarks Pane, allowing you to clic

Page 200 - Create web links from URLs

19 ©NitroThe Layers PaneThe Layers Pane appears in the navigation side-bar when you open a PDF file that contains OCG (OptionalContent Group) layers.T

Page 201 - To create keyword links:

20 ©NitroComments PaneThe Comments Pane gives you a centralized place to see and organize all of your annotations. It lists eachcomment, its type, rev

Page 202 - Bookmarks

21 ©NitroAttachments PaneThe Attachments Pane gives you a centralized place to see and organize and save file attachments in aPDF document. It lets yo

Page 203 - View and use bookmarks

22 ©NitroOutput PaneThe Output Pane allows you to view any errors related to JavaScript or document processes.This pane is a context-aware element, an

Page 204 - Create a bookmark

23 ©NitroSearch and find textTo search for a word or phrase in a PDF file, use the Find field in the lower-left corner of the Nitro Pro 9window.To fin

Page 205 - Bookmark selection attributes

iii ©NitroCreate a PDF/A file 35About PDF/A 35PDF/A-1a and PDF/A-1b 35To create PDF/A using the PDF from File tool: 35To create PDF/A from Microsoft O

Page 206 - Using Text Masks

24 ©NitroMultiple documents in parallel viewYou can view two or more PDF documents side-by-side in Nitro Pro 9 without needing to use two screens,and

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25 ©NitroPreview your PDF filesTwo of the key components of the PDF workflow are: the ability to exchange PDF documents with peersand colleagues, and

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26 ©NitroTo preview a PDF file attachment in Outlook:1. In Outlook, open some email that contains a PDF attachment2. Click once on the PDF attachment

Page 209 - Edit a bookmark

27 ©NitroNitro Web Browser PluginTo Use The Nitro Web Browser PluginWhen you click a PDF file in your web browser, the Nitro Web Browser Plugin reads

Page 210 - To group or nest bookmarks:

28 ©NitroConfigure the Nitro PDF Web Browser PluginSome web browsers might require additional configuration to enable the Nitro Web Browser Plugin.To

Page 211 - Security

29 ©NitroOpen and save files to a WebDAV locationWeb-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (or WebDAV), is a set of extensions to the HTTPprotoco

Page 212 - Permission settings

30 ©NitroOpen and save files to a document management system(DMS)Nitro Pro 9 provides support for a range of document management systems (DMS). This l

Page 213 - Password security

31 ©NitroCreate a PDF fileNitro Pro 9 enables you to do more than just open and read PDF documents, by giving you the tools tocreate your own PDF file

Page 214 - Certificate security

32 ©NitroPrint to Nitro PDF Creator 9If you use an application that can print files, then you can also use that application to create PDFdocuments. Ni

Page 215 - Security profiles

33 ©NitroCreate a PDF document from any fileWith Nitro Pro 9, it is possible to create PDF documents from over 300 different types of files. PDF creat

Page 216 - JavaScript security

iv ©NitroTo create a PDF/A-1b compliant PDF: 49To change your PDF conversion settings: 49Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 49Convert Microsoft Outlook E

Page 217 - Digital IDs

34 ©Nitroand image quality. JPEG and JPEG2000 are lossy compression methods, meaningthat the decompression of a compressed image results in some loss

Page 218 - Manage Digital IDs

35 ©NitroCreate a PDF/A fileNitro Pro 9 enables you to create PDF/A compliant files. This means you can create PDF/A compliant filesby simply printing

Page 219 - Manage trusted contacts

36 ©NitroTo create PDF/A from Microsoft Office 2003 programs:1. Click Create PDF or Create PDF and Email2. The Save As window appears. From the Save A

Page 220 - Digital signatures

37 ©NitroCreate a PDF from the Clipboard or screen capturesThe Create PDF From Clipboard tool allows you to quickly and easily create a PDF file conta

Page 221 - Digitally sign a document

38 ©NitroIntegrated PDF creationDynamic drag-and-drop PDF file creation allows you to create a PDF file from any folder or window. NitroPro 9 does not

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39 ©NitroSave a PDF documentWith all the possible modifications that can be done to a PDF document, it is important to save copies ofthe original docu

Page 223 - Status icons for PDF document

40 ©Nitroincremental changes. This can take more time, but produces a smaller file.Flatten your changes and save as a PDF fileYou can save additions,

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41 ©NitroNitro PDF Creator 9 PreferencesNitro PDF Creator 9 is a virtual printer that enables you to generate a PDF from any application capable ofpri

Page 225 - Certify PDF files

42 ©NitrooConvert color images: Sets whether to convert color images to grayscale, orgrayscale images to monochrome (black and white)oDownsample: Sets

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43 ©Nitrol Metadata: Set any standard information that must be applied to all PDF files created with NitroPDF Creator 9l Document information fields:

Page 227 - Digital signature timestamp

v ©NitroTo reply to an annotation: 65To delete a mark-up: 66Markup with shapes and drawing tools 67To add a line, arrow, rectangle, or oval drawing ma

Page 228 - Partner Plugins

44 ©NitroConvert Microsoft Office Files to PDF from MicrosoftOffice ApplicationsNitro Pro 9 enabled you to create intelligent PDF files from Microsoft

Page 229 - Evernote

45 ©NitroMicrosoft Office add-in settingsThe Microsoft Office add-ins give you additional control over the PDF files you produce, including optionsfor

Page 230 - Customize the user interface

46 ©NitroGeneral Settingsdisplaying your PowerPoint notes beneath each slide in the PDFAdvanced SettingsOptimizationThe optimization settings allow yo

Page 231 - The Quick Access Toolbar

47 ©NitroConvert Microsoft Word file to PDFUsing Microsoft Word 2007/2010/2013In Microsoft Word 2007/2010/2013, Nitro PDF appears as a tab in the Word

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48 ©NitroConvert Microsoft Excel file to PDFUsing Microsoft Excel 2007/2010/2013In Microsoft Excel 2007/2010/2013, Nitro PDF appears as a tab in the E

Page 233 - Minimize the Ribbon

49 ©NitroConvert Microsoft PowerPoint file to PDFUsing Microsoft PowerPoint 2007/2010/2013In Microsoft PowerPoint 2007/2010/2013, Nitro PDF appears as

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50 ©NitroConvert Microsoft Outlook Emails to PDFUsing Microsoft Outlook2007/2010/2013In Microsoft Outlook2007/2010/2013, Nitro appears as a tab in the

Page 235 - Combine files to PDF

51 ©Nitrol Multiple Emails to: choose to convert multiple Emails to separate PDF files or PDF packagel Convert Links: preserve hyperlinks in the PDF f

Page 236 - Assemble pages

52 ©NitroScanning and OCRUsing Nitro Pro 9 you can scan paper documents directly to PDF, with the option of using OpticalCharacter Recognition (OCR)*

Page 237 - Crop or resize pages

53 ©NitroCreate PDF from ScannerNitro Pro 9 provides you with an easy way to convert your paper documents to digital form for easierstorage and access

Page 238 - Rotate pages

vi ©NitroTo reply to a comment: 80Sort comments 81To sort comments: 81Hide or show all comments 82Combine comments from multiple files 83To export com

Page 239 - Extract pages

54 ©NitroOptical Character Recognition (OCR)l Make document searchable: Use OCR to create an invisible layer of active text that can besearched and an

Page 240 - Delete pages

55 ©NitroOCROptical Character Recognition, or OCR, is a software process which enables images of printed text to betranslated into machine-readable te

Page 241 - Reorder pages

56 ©NitroOCR PreferencesThe I.R.I.S. OCR plugin fully integrates with Nitro Pro 9 allowing it to recognize text from scanned pages,or from images in o

Page 242 - Insert pages

57 ©NitroUse a scanner to OCR a printed documentTo scan and OCR a physical document:1. On the Home tab, in the Create group, click the PDF button, the

Page 243 - Split pages

58 ©NitroOCR an existing PDFTo OCR a document:1. In Nitro Pro 9, open a PDF document you want to OCR2. On the Edit tab, click the OCR button in the Te

Page 244 - Split into groups of pages

59 ©NitroTroubleshoot OCRThe results of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) are somewhat dependent on the quality of theelectronic document, so here a

Page 245 - Split into bookmarks

60 ©NitroReview and commentThe Nitro Pro 9 text mark-up tools let you work with a PDF file as if it were a printed on paper, and you canundo and redo

Page 246 - Split by page ranges

61 ©NitroCollaborate online with Nitro CloudSharing digital documents for collaboration was a decisive factor in the creation of the PDF documentstand

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62 ©Nitro5. Nitro Cloud will launch in your default web browser. Follow the prompts to configure the requiredmethod for sharing the document.To Collab

Page 248 - Accessibility

63 ©NitroAdd or edit notesJust as you would with a paper document, you can place notes and write annotations anywhere in a PDFfile. Notes let you dire

Page 249 - Print PDF documents

vii ©NitroTo manage your signatures: 101Forms 102Forms preferences 102To edit form preferences: 102Form design 103To add a form field: 103To edit a fo

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64 ©NitroTo delete a note:1. Right-click on the speech bubble to bring up the context menu2. In the menu, select DeleteNitro Pro 9 - User Guide

Page 251 - Send PDF documents by email

65 ©NitroAnnotate with text mark-up toolsNitro Pro 9 features mark-up tools to help you draw attention to text that requires revision. These toolsare

Page 252 - Undo and Redo actions

66 ©NitroTIP: You can insert more than one reply, allowing you to build a message thread inside an annotation.To delete a mark-up:l Right-click on the

Page 253 - Preferences

67 ©NitroMarkup with shapes and drawing toolsThe drawing tools in Nitro Pro 9 allow you to add predefined shapes (for example, lines, rectangles, orov

Page 254 - Conversion Extract images

68 ©Nitro2. In the menu, select Make Current Properties DefaultTo convert a straight line drawing into an arrow:1. Use the Hand tool, Select tool, or

Page 255 - Conversion Plain text

69 ©NitroText boxes and call outsText boxes allow you to position important text clearly on the page. text boxes are always visible. Unlikesticky note

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70 ©Nitro2. In the menu, select Click Make Current Properties DefaultNOTE: Default properties for text boxes are independent of defaults for and call

Page 257 - Internet Access

71 ©NitroAdd a StampStamp annotations let you add editable stamps to pages as annotations. The built-in stamps (such asDraft, Reviewed, and Approved)

Page 258 - Notifications

72 ©Nitro5. Specify other options for the appearance and size of the stamp6. Click OK. Your new stamp profile is saved, and added to the Custom sectio

Page 259 - Units and Grid

73 ©NitroMeasure Distance, Area, and PerimeterThe Measure tool enables you to easily define the distance, area, and perimeter for a set of points base

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viii ©NitroImport and export form data 119To export data from a PDF document: 119To import data into a PDF document: 119Reset form data 120To reset fo

Page 261 - Obtaining help

74 ©NitroTo measure perimeter:1. On the Review tab, in the Annotations panel, click the arrow beneath the Measure button2. In the Measure menu, click

Page 262 - Crash AutoRecover

75 ©NitroWhiteoutThe Whiteout tool enables you to securely delete selections of text, images, annotations, and even formfields from a PDF page. Perfec

Page 263 - Product Tour

76 ©NitroAttach files as annotationsJust like attaching a paper file to another with a paperclip, the Attach File annotation tool enables you toattach

Page 264 - Support Tools

77 ©NitroCompare PDF FilesReporting all the modifications made to a document is a difficult task if changes weren't tracked duringthe editing pro

Page 265 - Appendix

78 ©Nitrol All: Compare the entire documentl Current page: Compare only the page shown in the preview areal Pages: Enter the desired page or range of

Page 266 - Examples

79 ©NitroManage and view commentsNitro Pro 9 lets you view all comments in your PDF file from a single location. The Comments pane lists allof the com

Page 267 - Print options

80 ©NitroReply to a commentNitro Pro 9 makes it easy for you to reply to individual comments made by other reviewers. Each reply islinked with the ori

Page 268 - Embedded fonts

81 ©NitroSort commentsThe Comments pane allows you to keep track of comments that have been added to PDF documents. Thepane displays a list containing

Page 269 - Licensing and activation

82 ©NitroHide or show all commentsTo view a PDF document without comments displayed on the page, you can hide all comments at once,rather than closing

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83 ©NitroCombine comments from multiple filesWhen you receive feedback from multiple participants, each in a different copy of the original PDF file,

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