Managing Articles in Adobe Acrobat

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What is the first step to move an article box in Adobe Acrobat?

Select the article box directly.

Use the 'Move' tool on the toolbar.

End the article before trying to move it. (correct)

Resize the article box to detect movement options.

Which action is necessary before resizing an article box in Adobe Acrobat?

Select the article box with the cross-hair pointer.

Create a new article.

Change the document mode to editing.

End the current article. (correct)

What will happen if you draw a rectangle around text to create an article box?

An article box labeled with its number and sequence will appear. (correct)

The article number will be ignored.

A label appearing as 'Article Box' is assigned.

An article pointer will change to a hand pointer.

What is the sequence label for the second box in the first article?

1-2 Signup and view all the answers

To define multiple article boxes, which of the following steps must be repeated?

Draw rectangles around text for each part of the article. Signup and view all the answers

After creating an article box, what should be done when all parts have been defined?

Open the Article Properties dialog and enter relevant information. Signup and view all the answers

How can you view the list of articles in a PDF on macOS?

Select View > Show/Hide > Side panels > Articles. Signup and view all the answers

Which option is not necessary when defining an article in Adobe Acrobat?

Defining the article in delete mode. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to move an article box in a PDF?

Open the PDF in Acrobat. Signup and view all the answers

After selecting 'Edit a PDF', what should you do to initiate moving an article box?

Select 'More > Article box'. Signup and view all the answers

What visual indicator appears when you are ready to move an article box?

A cross-hair pointer. Signup and view all the answers

What action should you take after dragging the article box to a new location?

Release the mouse button. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to edit the properties of an article box in Acrobat?

Open a PDF and select Edit a PDF from the All tools menu. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the numbers in article boxes after moving one?

All boxes are automatically renumbered. Signup and view all the answers

How can you resize an article box in Acrobat?

Drag a center handle for height or width adjustments. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the numbering of articles when a second article is combined with the first?

All article boxes in the piece are renumbered automatically. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of selecting the article box before attempting to move it?

It identifies which box to move. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to cancel a move after starting to drag an article box?

Drag the box back to its original position. Signup and view all the answers

Which tool should be selected to add an article box in Acrobat?

Edit a PDF. Signup and view all the answers

Which steps are crucial before resizing an article box in Acrobat?

Select the article box you wish to resize. Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that an article box is ready to be edited after selection?

The pointer appears as a cross-hair. Signup and view all the answers

Which option would you NOT find under the ADD CONTENT section when editing a PDF?

Form Element. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the plus sign (+) at the bottom of an article box?

To combine two articles. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to change the properties of an article box after selecting it?

Right-click and choose Properties. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

PDF Articles in Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat offers features to manage articles within PDFs, particularly those resembling print formats like magazines.
Traditional print documents often use multiple columns and flow across pages. Adobe Acrobat mimics this structure for easier reading on screens.
Users define "article boxes" around text sections, creating a logical order or "article thread". Article boxes are labelled sequentially (e.g., 1-1, 1-2).
Article boxes can be resized, moved, or deleted, and the software will automatically renumber remaining items.
Article properties, like titles, subjects, authors, and keywords, can be added for context.
Users can view a list of articles within a PDF in a dedicated panel.
Tools exist to insert, move, and resize article boxes as needed within the document.
The system can combine articles by grouping relevant content.
PDF article features are intended to enhance on-screen reading experiences, addressing issues common with scrolling and zooming through print-layout-style material.

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Explore the features of Adobe Acrobat that assist in managing articles within PDFs, especially for print-like documents. This quiz focuses on creating and organizing article boxes for improved readability. Learn how to enhance your PDF documents for a better on-screen reading experience.