In the context of PDF, an “outline” is better known as a “bookmark”. While “bookmark” is the more common term, this type of object is referred to in the PDF specification as an “outline”. While this can be confusing, the two terms denote the same thing. While outlines/bookmarks have a range of uses, at its most […]
Bookmarks are an invaluable tool when it comes to navigating through PDF files. Unlike links, bookmarks sit beside document content, and can be used or viewed at any time using the Bookmarks Pane or its equivalent in viewers such as Acrobat, Adobe Reader or Debenu PDF Tools Pro. Since they play such a key role […]
One way to optimize the online viewing experience for PDF is to split larger documents into smaller files for faster downloading. By adding bookmarks, it’s possible to offer a seamless viewing experience across multiple documents for users. While it is also possible to join PDF documents using links, links are included in line with document […]
Bookmarks provide a fast and convenient way to navigate through PDF documents. Unlike links, which are included in line with PDF content, bookmarks can be constantly accessible through the Bookmarks Panels in viewers like Adobe Reader, Acrobat and Debenu PDF Tools Pro. This makes PDF bookmarks distinctively useful for efficiently navigating through PDFs. While it’s […]
The key requirement for the automatic building of bookmarks is that the PDF file has searchable text, and is not merely a scanned document. Adobe® Acrobat® Professional contains a function called ‘Paper Capture’, which is a powerful tool for applying OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to scanned documents of virtually any kind. Try Paper Capturing your […]
Ensure that you are using the latest version of ARTS PDF Aerialist X (10.1). This version includes a multi-lined headings feature. When building bookmarks, check the ‘multi-lined headings’ option. This will create a single bookmark for text that spans across multiple lines of a page.
