Editable PDF Poster Instructions
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Please read through the following Instructions BEFORE attempting to download, edit or save your digital files.
STEP 1: DOWNLOADING
Following the instructions either on your download page or in your link email, you must click the links to download your digital files.
Depending on your computer, you will either automatically be asked to save each file to your computer hard drive, or your file will open/download in an internet web browser page.
IMPORTANT: Files must be downloaded/saved to a Mac or PC desktop or laptop computer. Files CANNOT be saved or used correctly using tablets, smartphones, iPhones or iPads.
Files are compressed as .zip files. .ZIP files are NOT compatible with smartphones or tablets. You must use a Mac or PC computer to download & save.
STEP 2: UNZIPPING & VIEWING FILES
After you have downloaded & saved your file(s), you must first unzip/decompress your .zip files.
UNZIP your files by double-clicking your file (Mac Users) or right-clicking and selecting 'Extract' (PC Users). .ZIP files are NOT compatible with smartphones or tablets. You MUST use a desktop computer.
Viewing your files:
Non-editable JPEG files: Can be viewed using the default picture viewer on your computer, such as Mac Preview or Windows Photo Gallery.
EDITABLE PDF files: MUST be opened/viewed using the latest version of Adobe Reader available as a free download for Mac or PC at http:// www.get.adobe.com/reader
STEP 3: EDITING
There are two options to edit the text on your poster(s).
Option 1: Use the non-editable JPEG poster to type your own hashtag, name(s) &/or date text using a default paint program, such as Mac Preview or Windows Paint, then save and print the JPG poster.
Tutorial for PC users
Tutorial for Mac users
Option 2: Use the editable PDF poster to edit with the matching font using Adobe Reader.
To edit your files, you will require the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is a free download available for Mac or PC at http:// www.get.adobe.com/reader
When opened correctly in Adobe Reader, all editable files have embedded fonts, colours and sizes, and will appear as you see them in the examples online.
All editable digital files must be opened using Adobe Reader BEFORE attempting to edit in any other way.
If files are edited using a web browser, Mac Preview or any other program, the embedded editable fonts will not show up correctly, and the file will become corrupted.
To edit the PDF file, change the ‘Example Text’ to your own information. (SEE IMAGE BELOW)
Please read through the following Instructions BEFORE attempting to download, edit or save your digital files.
STEP 1: DOWNLOADING
Following the instructions either on your download page or in your link email, you must click the links to download your digital files.
Depending on your computer, you will either automatically be asked to save each file to your computer hard drive, or your file will open/download in an internet web browser page.
IMPORTANT: Files must be downloaded/saved to a Mac or PC desktop or laptop computer. Files CANNOT be saved or used correctly using tablets, smartphones, iPhones or iPads.
Files are compressed as .zip files. .ZIP files are NOT compatible with smartphones or tablets. You must use a Mac or PC computer to download & save.
STEP 2: UNZIPPING & VIEWING FILES
After you have downloaded & saved your file(s), you must first unzip/decompress your .zip files.
UNZIP your files by double-clicking your file (Mac Users) or right-clicking and selecting 'Extract' (PC Users). .ZIP files are NOT compatible with smartphones or tablets. You MUST use a desktop computer.
Viewing your files:
Non-editable JPEG files: Can be viewed using the default picture viewer on your computer, such as Mac Preview or Windows Photo Gallery.
EDITABLE PDF files: MUST be opened/viewed using the latest version of Adobe Reader available as a free download for Mac or PC at http:// www.get.adobe.com/reader
STEP 3: EDITING
There are two options to edit the text on your poster(s).
Option 1: Use the non-editable JPEG poster to type your own hashtag, name(s) &/or date text using a default paint program, such as Mac Preview or Windows Paint, then save and print the JPG poster.
Tutorial for PC users
Tutorial for Mac users
Option 2: Use the editable PDF poster to edit with the matching font using Adobe Reader.
To edit your files, you will require the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is a free download available for Mac or PC at http:// www.get.adobe.com/reader
When opened correctly in Adobe Reader, all editable files have embedded fonts, colours and sizes, and will appear as you see them in the examples online.
All editable digital files must be opened using Adobe Reader BEFORE attempting to edit in any other way.
If files are edited using a web browser, Mac Preview or any other program, the embedded editable fonts will not show up correctly, and the file will become corrupted.
To edit the PDF file, change the ‘Example Text’ to your own information. (SEE IMAGE BELOW)
HELPFUL HINTS
INCORRECT FONTS
If your files DO NOT contain the correct Fonts, and appear to have only a basic computer or small/incorrect font, something has gone awry, such as:
1. Not using the latest version Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit, or
2. You have attempted to edit & save your files online, before opening them in Adobe Acrobat Reader, or
3. Your file has opened by default in another program on your computer, such as Mac Preview, without your knowledge.
Sometimes, computers can open files in a ‘default’ program, such as Mac Preview (especially if you simply double click the file to open it, or right-click and select 'Open'). So even though you have the correct version of Adobe Reader, if your file is not open in this program, and opens in the wrong program, the embedded editable fonts will not appear correctly.
If you have downloaded your file online and opened it in a web page, then attempted to edit it and save it. Then found when you opened it in Adobe Reader the fonts are not working, it is because the file must ONLY be edited within Adobe Acrobat Reader (not online).
*To ensure you have the correct version of Adobe Reader, simply selecting ‘Check for Updates’ in an earlier version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is not enough. The most recent version must be downloaded independently for the embedded fonts to work correctly.
To correct an Error with Incorrect Fonts you must:
SAVING EDITED FILES
To save your edited files, simply select save from the 'File' menu in Adobe Reader.
Only the latest versions of Adobe Reader (Version 11, DC or newer) have the ability to save edited files with Mac & PC.
If there is no ‘Save’ option in the File menu, then you are not using the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Please note: You can only save files in .PDF format using Adobe Reader, which is the same format as the original file.
STEP 4: PRINTING
When using Adobe Reader you have the option to print at home, at your local print store or by uploading the saved files to an online printing service that accepts PDF files (if applicable).
Please visit the PRINTING TIPS page for detailed information and recommendations for print stores and online printing services.
EMAILING FILES
EMAILING TO A PRINTER
If you need to send your edited poster files to a printer, we DO NOT recommend it. The edited text may not send correctly, and if the printer does not open the files using the latest version of Adobe Reader at the other end, the text in the files will become corrupted, and will not be printable.
We suggest uploading your files to Dropbox, or a similar online cloud storage service. You can then copy the direct link and email it to your printer, for them to download to their computer.
**Please Note: The person at the other MUST still open the file(s) using the latest version of Adobe Reader, or the embedded fonts and edited text will become corrupted and will not show up.
IMPORTANT NOTES
☆ EDITING FILES - Do Not EDIT files in your Web Browser. If you begin to Edit files Online and then attempt to SAVE, files WILL NOT SAVE CORRECTLY and FONTS will be corrupted when re-opened in Adobe Reader.
☆ EMAILING FILES - We DO NOT recommend sending Editable PDF files VIA EMAIL. If you need to transfer files from a Work Computer to a Home Computer, for instance, you MUST DOWNLOAD then SAVE your Sassaby Files to a FLASH USB DRIVE, or use a free File Upload Service such as DROPBOX. Please see more about emailing files under the 'PRINTING' heading.
☆ FONT ISSUES - SMALL or INCORRECT FONTS within your Sassaby Files usually means you DO NOT have the correct version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. -or- that your file has OPENED in the WRONG PROGRAM by Mistake (Such as Mac Preview). Please check which program has opened your file.
☆ COMPUTER SOFTWARE - You MUST USE the LATEST VERSION of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view your fonts correctly as explained above. Clicking 'OPEN' and Editing/Saving your files in your web browser will also cause issues with fonts. .JPG formatted files can use your computers default Picture Viewer to View/Print files.
☆ PRINTING - We recommend PRINTING your items on white CARDSTOCK or PAPER that is at least 200gsm in weight. Posters can also be printed onto Canvas if your professional printer offers the correct sizes.
☆ COPYRIGHT RELEASE - Some PROFESSIONAL PRINTERS require permission from the Designer/Owner of Digital Files protected under Copyright Law before they will allow you to print.
Please feel free to download the Copyright Release Form and enter the Date and your name.
PDF version -or- WORD DOC version
HELP & ASSISTANCE
Contact us if need any assistance, or you can visit our FAQ Page or our How It Works Page.
- SPACES BETWEEN WORDS: If you are having trouble adding spaces between your words, or issues with the auto-resizing feature, simply add all required text, then add spaces after you’ve finished typing, using the mouse to insert them.
- BLUE HIGHLIGHTED FIELDS: To remove the blue highlighted areas, find 'Preferences' and click on 'Forms' and then under the heading 'Highlight Color' untick the box that reads 'Show border hover color for fields'.
- AUTO TEXT RESIZE FEATURE: The fonts are set to an auto sized text. The more text that is typed into the editable text areas, the smaller the text will become.
- REMOVING THE (+): If you see a (+) sign at the end of your text fields, this annoying little feature WILL print on your final copy. To remove it, in Adobe Reader go up to 'Preferences', then click on 'Forms' and under the 'General' heading untick the box that reads 'Show text field overflow indicator'.
INCORRECT FONTS
If your files DO NOT contain the correct Fonts, and appear to have only a basic computer or small/incorrect font, something has gone awry, such as:
1. Not using the latest version Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit, or
2. You have attempted to edit & save your files online, before opening them in Adobe Acrobat Reader, or
3. Your file has opened by default in another program on your computer, such as Mac Preview, without your knowledge.
Sometimes, computers can open files in a ‘default’ program, such as Mac Preview (especially if you simply double click the file to open it, or right-click and select 'Open'). So even though you have the correct version of Adobe Reader, if your file is not open in this program, and opens in the wrong program, the embedded editable fonts will not appear correctly.
If you have downloaded your file online and opened it in a web page, then attempted to edit it and save it. Then found when you opened it in Adobe Reader the fonts are not working, it is because the file must ONLY be edited within Adobe Acrobat Reader (not online).
*To ensure you have the correct version of Adobe Reader, simply selecting ‘Check for Updates’ in an earlier version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is not enough. The most recent version must be downloaded independently for the embedded fonts to work correctly.
To correct an Error with Incorrect Fonts you must:
- Delete ALL incorrect copies of the digital files from your computer.
- Re-download fresh files from your download page or email (or contact us if you need assistance with this step).
- When your file has downloaded into the web page, simply right-click and select 'save' –or- follow the computer prompts to save your files to your computer hard drive, and take note of the location where you have saved them. (IMPORTANT: Do Not attempt to EDIT your files at this time.)
- Open Adobe Reader, then go up to the 'File' menu and open your file(s).
- Begin to edit the sample text & save the file.
SAVING EDITED FILES
To save your edited files, simply select save from the 'File' menu in Adobe Reader.
Only the latest versions of Adobe Reader (Version 11, DC or newer) have the ability to save edited files with Mac & PC.
If there is no ‘Save’ option in the File menu, then you are not using the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Please note: You can only save files in .PDF format using Adobe Reader, which is the same format as the original file.
STEP 4: PRINTING
When using Adobe Reader you have the option to print at home, at your local print store or by uploading the saved files to an online printing service that accepts PDF files (if applicable).
Please visit the PRINTING TIPS page for detailed information and recommendations for print stores and online printing services.
EMAILING FILES
EMAILING TO A PRINTER
If you need to send your edited poster files to a printer, we DO NOT recommend it. The edited text may not send correctly, and if the printer does not open the files using the latest version of Adobe Reader at the other end, the text in the files will become corrupted, and will not be printable.
We suggest uploading your files to Dropbox, or a similar online cloud storage service. You can then copy the direct link and email it to your printer, for them to download to their computer.
**Please Note: The person at the other MUST still open the file(s) using the latest version of Adobe Reader, or the embedded fonts and edited text will become corrupted and will not show up.
IMPORTANT NOTES
☆ EDITING FILES - Do Not EDIT files in your Web Browser. If you begin to Edit files Online and then attempt to SAVE, files WILL NOT SAVE CORRECTLY and FONTS will be corrupted when re-opened in Adobe Reader.
☆ EMAILING FILES - We DO NOT recommend sending Editable PDF files VIA EMAIL. If you need to transfer files from a Work Computer to a Home Computer, for instance, you MUST DOWNLOAD then SAVE your Sassaby Files to a FLASH USB DRIVE, or use a free File Upload Service such as DROPBOX. Please see more about emailing files under the 'PRINTING' heading.
☆ FONT ISSUES - SMALL or INCORRECT FONTS within your Sassaby Files usually means you DO NOT have the correct version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. -or- that your file has OPENED in the WRONG PROGRAM by Mistake (Such as Mac Preview). Please check which program has opened your file.
☆ COMPUTER SOFTWARE - You MUST USE the LATEST VERSION of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view your fonts correctly as explained above. Clicking 'OPEN' and Editing/Saving your files in your web browser will also cause issues with fonts. .JPG formatted files can use your computers default Picture Viewer to View/Print files.
☆ PRINTING - We recommend PRINTING your items on white CARDSTOCK or PAPER that is at least 200gsm in weight. Posters can also be printed onto Canvas if your professional printer offers the correct sizes.
☆ COPYRIGHT RELEASE - Some PROFESSIONAL PRINTERS require permission from the Designer/Owner of Digital Files protected under Copyright Law before they will allow you to print.
Please feel free to download the Copyright Release Form and enter the Date and your name.
PDF version -or- WORD DOC version
HELP & ASSISTANCE
Contact us if need any assistance, or you can visit our FAQ Page or our How It Works Page.