Adobe Acrobat Professional
Type of software:
- Creative Production
- Multimedia
- Presentation
Operating system:
- Windows
- Macintosh OSX
Available to:
- Faculty
- Staff
- Students
Price:
- Discounted
Adobe Acrobat Professional software enables users to create and edit Adobe Acrobat PDF documents. The PDF format provides universally viewable documents for secure distribution, collaboration, and data collection.
Details:
Adobe Acrobat Professional is required to create and edit PDF files.
Even with the Professional software, please keep in mind that editing text and graphics in a PFD file is limited. Editing should be done in the document's native format, such as Microsoft Word. Convert the document to PDF after it is completed and retain it for possible future editing.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free download from Adobe, but it just allows viewing of PDF files.
Manufacturer:
Adobe Systems Inc. - http://www.adobe.com
How to get software:
Students
This software is available to use in selected computer labs.
Visit www.cdwg.com/oncampus or www.journeyed.com for educational pricing on purchases.
Faculty/Staff
- Institutional purchases of Adobe products can be made directly through CDWG online at http://www.cdwg.com/nshe.
- University Purchasing procedures apply.
- These licenses are for UNLV barcoded computers only. CLP Level 3 is the license type.
- OIT suggests creating an account on cdwg.com and always using that same account for purchasing.
- You will purchase a CLP Level 3 license for your UNLV barcoded computer. Purchasing the physical media is optional as you may download the software or have OIT install with their media.
- Watch your e-mail closely for purchase receipts, download instructions, and licensing information.
- Once you purchase the license and receive the information, you may contact the Help Desk for installation assistance if needed.
Personal Use
Students, faculty, and staff may purchase Adobe products for personal use at an educational discount through http://www.cdwg.com/oncampus or www.journeyed.com. Pricing will be higher that CLP Level 3 Institutional pricing, but still significantly less than retail pricing.
Support & Training:
Supported by:
- IT Help Desk
Type of support provided:
- Help with use
- Installation
- Training
- Purchasing Assistance
Training options:
Students
For advanced assistance or tutorials, please refer to the Adobe help documentation or visit the manufacturer website.
Faculty/Staff
OIT periodicially offers Adobe Acrobat workshops. Please check the website for current schedules: http://oit.unlv.edu/training.
