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HeyKay
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June 17, 2014
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What I need to edit texts ONLY in AI file? I only have Adobe Reader now. Our budget is limited and not frequent need to edit AI.

  • June 17, 2014
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I could only add text next to the current text in pdf file they scanned original, using text insert feature of Reader.

When I asked for the original file, hoping to edit texts, they sent me AI file.  Our office do not have AI.

Acrobat works?  What's cheapest solution?  We are not graphic designer and no need to modify illustration or picture.

Just need to replace texts in Japanese to English as translated version.

Any suggestion?


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    Sara_ForsbergCommunity Manager
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    June 17, 2014

    Hi HeyKay,

    I totally understand that budget is a major consideration when you're considering software purchases.

    Of course, using the native application (in this case, Illustrator) would be the best route to go to edit your file, before it's converted to PDF. While you can do some touch ups in Acrobat, it really is meant to be the "end of the road" for your documents.

    That said, you might consider a monthly subscription to Acrobat. It would allow you to convert the Illustrator file to PDF, and then you could do the minor touch-ups that you need with the Text Edit tool. For more information, see www.adobe.com/products/acrobat.html.


    Best,
    Sara

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    HeyKayAuthor
    Participant
    June 17, 2014

    Sara

    I do have scanned pdf and Acrobat Reader, by which I could insert text in this file. (see below)

    I have the original AI file and this file (ordinary pdf file) and I have Acrobat Reader as a tool.

    Did you mean this work (text insert) as a solution?

    If we want to replace Japanese text with English text, in stead of showing it by the side of Japanese texts,

    Do we have to purchase AI ?

    If yes, how much?

    Please advise!

    Thank you!

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    Sara_ForsbergCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    June 17, 2014

    Hi HeyKay,

    Sure thing! I say that if Reader is working for you in this situation, that it's an acceptable way to accomplish the task at hand, without having to spend additional money.

    However, for optimal results, it would be best to edit the document in the source application. If you want to give Illustrator a trial, you can try it free for 30 days to see if it's something that your office really wants to invest in. (See www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html). If it is, you could get a monthly subscription for about $20/month. That may be more software than you really need, if your edits are minor and you're able to make it wok with Reader.

    I hope that all makes sense. Let me know, if not.

    Best,
    Sara

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