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Nitro PDF Pro Windows
OCR a printed document with Create PDF from Scanner
April 21, 2021 11:01 PM
On the Home tab, in the Create group, click the PDF button, then From Scanner In the Scan Settings dialog, select your scanner device Select the sheets to be scaned, and then specify the file’s destination In the Image compression section, configure the preferences for the document’s images: Check Make document searchable to enable the OCR plugin, and click the Advanced button to set your preferences Click Scan to launch your default scanning software Click Scan to begin the scanning process (some scanner drivers require you to Close the dialog once the scan is complete) Click Finish option to end your scanning job, or select the Scan front of sheet two to continue scanning If you scanned multiple pages, clicking Finish will open the scanned document in Nitro Pro
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OCR Preferences
April 21, 2021 10:50 PM
The I.R.I.S. OCR plugin fully integrates with Nitro Pro allowing it to recognize text from scanned pages, or from images in open PDF documents. The OCR utility is fully customizable, with options to configure options such as skewed image correction, to image compression settings. You can also enable text recognition for scanners directly on the Create PDF From Scanner dialog, to automatically create PDF documents from scanned pages with text that can be modified or searched.
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OCG object
April 21, 2021 10:48 PM
This object provides support for Optional Content Groups. OCGs hold a collection of graphical objects, and are known as layers. You can dynamically switch properties of layers to make them visible or invisible to provide navigation in a PDF document.
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Nitro PDF Web Browser Plugin
April 21, 2021 10:45 PM
When you click a PDF file in your web browser, the Nitro Web Browser Plugin reads the file and displays it in the web browser.
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Nitro PDF Creator Preferences
April 21, 2021 10:42 PM
Nitro PDF Creator is a virtual printer that enables you to generate a PDF from any application capable of printing. The default settings are for your everyday needs, though you can configure the creation parameters to work in any scenario.
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Navigation panes
April 21, 2021 10:39 PM
The Navigation Panes are useful when browsing larger PDF documents, giving you a global view of the pages and bookmarks included in the document.
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Multiple documents in parallel view
April 21, 2021 10:34 PM
You can view two or more PDF documents side-by-side in Nitro Pro without needing to use two screens, and without running another copy of the application.
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Minimize the Ribbon
April 21, 2021 04:38 PM
You can minimize the Nitro Pro Ribbon to increase workspace. This is ideal for Netbooks and older monitors with low resolutions.
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Microsoft RMS
April 21, 2021 04:24 PM
Microsoft Rights Management (RMS) provides a service that protects and shares files by allowing you to encrypt your sensitive documents and restrict access to approved individuals only.
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Nitro for Office (COM Add-ins)
April 21, 2021 04:22 PM
The Microsoft Office COM Add-ins give you additional control over the PDF files you produce, including options for adding security, inserting bookmarks and hyperlinks, customizing pages sizes, compressing images, and much more. The settings vary based on the Office program you are using, and you can set different settings for each program, depending on the types of files you wish to produce.
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Measure
April 21, 2021 07:16 AM
The Measure tool enables you to easily define the distance, area, and perimeter for a set of points based on a scale that you define.
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Markup a PDF with drawing tools
April 21, 2021 07:09 AM
The drawing tools in Nitro Pro allow you to add predefined shapes (for example, lines, rectangles, or ovals) as well as free-form drawings to your PDF documents. These drawing tools include a corresponding pop-up note, enabling you to provide additional comments or further explanation for each drawing. You can also change the appearance of your drawings, with options for color, opacity, pointer styles, and more, depending on the type of drawing you use.
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Manage and view comments in a PDF
April 21, 2021 07:03 AM
Nitro Pro lets you view all comments in your PDF file from a single location. The Comments pane lists all of the comments in your file, along with information relating to each comment.
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Manage Trusted Contacts
April 21, 2021 06:50 AM
With Nitro Pro, you can add people to your Trusted Contacts by importing their public key certificate manually, or you can share your public key and their public key at the same time with the Request Contacts feature. You need to have the public key of a contact in Trusted Contacts to be able to validate any PDF files they have digitally signed.
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Manage Digital IDs
April 21, 2021 06:45 AM
A Digital ID is a security pass that allows you to create a digital identity, or to view a document that has been encrypted to prevent unauthorized access. You can create different Digital IDs for different tasks. For example, you can have a digital ID for opening accounting documents, and another one to open technical reports.
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Locate JavaScripts
April 19, 2021 05:31 PM
Whether you write scripts in your own documents, or browse files for scripts to examine, you first need to know where to look for JavaScripts. In Nitro Pro you can find JavaScripts in the following locations:
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Links
April 19, 2021 05:29 PM
Add a link Edit a link Automatic page number links Create web links from URLs Create keyword links automatically
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Link Object
April 19, 2021 05:19 PM
This object allows you to get and set the properties of a PDF link, as well as set a Run a JavaScript action.
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JavaScript security
April 19, 2021 05:15 PM
It is possible to obtain a PDF document containing embedded JavaScript that can trigger security vulnerabilities. Some users may wish to disable JavaScript for security reasons, or system administrators might need to disable JavaScript to abide by their company’s IT policy.
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JavaScript
April 19, 2021 05:14 PM
To provide a complete description of how you can use JavaScript with Nitro Pro is well beyond the scope of this user manual. If you wish to gain programming knowledge in JavaScript, we recommend you review sources you can find on the Internet, as well as in books on JavaScript that can be obtained from your local library or book seller.
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Integrated PDF creation
April 19, 2021 05:12 PM
Dynamic drag-and-drop PDF file creation allows you to create a PDF file from any folder or window. Nitro Pro does not have to be running for you to start creating a PDF file.
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Insert Pages in a PDF
April 19, 2021 05:06 PM
Nitro Pro enables you to combine pages from multiple PDFs into a single file. When inserting pages, you can choose whether to insert an entire document or just a range of its pages.
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Initial View Properties
April 19, 2021 05:01 PM
PDF documents can be set to display in particular ways when opened in a PDF viewer. For example, if your document contains bookmarks and you want them to be easily accessible, you can set the document to open with the Bookmarks pane already displayed. You can also set your PDF so it’s displayed at a particular zoom level, opens at a particular page, and so on. In Nitro Pro these settings are all controlled in the Document Properties dialog.
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Import and Export Form Data
April 19, 2021 04:57 PM
You use Nitro Pro to export form data as a separate FDF file (form data format). An exported FDF file is much smaller than the original PDF form file, making it much more convenient for distributing to others. You can email an FDF file to another user who can then import the data into a PDF file, or you can use FDF files to save form data locally, as well as to import data into your forms.
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Images
April 19, 2021 04:53 PM
Nitro Pro includes an advanced set of tools for editing images directly, meaning there should be less need to go back to the source document when fixes are required.
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Image Optimization Settings
April 19, 2021 06:58 AM
Optimizing images in your PDFs allows you to create the perfect balance between file size and visual quality, depending on how your files are to be used. There are two primary techniques used in optimizing images: compression and downsampling.
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Identity Object
April 19, 2021 06:56 AM
This object holds information about the current user who is logged onto the machine using Nitro Pro. You can view this information in Preferences as well.
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How to Edit PDF files - Table of Contents
April 19, 2021 06:54 AM
With the right PDF editing tools, you can minimize the amount of time you spend switching between different programs and file types. Nitro Pro includes an extensive set of tools to edit the text, graphics, and pages in your existing PDFs, as well as prepare and polish them for distribution.
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How to OCR a PDF file
April 19, 2021 06:52 AM
Optical Character Recognition, or OCR, is a software process which enables images of printed text to be translated into machine-readable text. OCR is most commonly used when scanning paper documents to create electronic copies, but can also be performed on existing electronic documents (e.g. PDF).
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Hide or show all comments
April 19, 2021 06:51 AM
To view a PDF document without comments displayed on the page, you can hide all comments at once, rather than closing or deleting each comment manually. The same control lets you show all comments.