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How do I create an index in Adobe Pro?

Published in PDF Indexing 2 mins read

Creating an index in Adobe Acrobat Pro can significantly speed up searches across multiple PDF documents. This process involves building a catalog that Acrobat uses to quickly locate words and phrases within your collection of files.

Initial Steps for Creating a Full-Text Catalog Index

Based on the Adobe documentation, the first steps to create a full-text index (catalog) for your PDF documents are as follows:

  1. Access the Tool: Start by opening the All tools menu in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  2. Select Indexing Option: From the tools list, select Add search index. This opens the Index panel.
  3. Choose Index Type: In the Index panel that appears, select the Full text index with catalog option. This indicates you want to create an index file (.pdx) that catalogs multiple PDF documents.
  4. Start New Index: The Catalog dialog box will open. Within this dialog box, select the New Index button.
  5. Name Your Index: In the Index Title field, type a descriptive name for your index file. This name will be used for the .pdx file that stores the index information.

These steps initiate the index creation process, setting up the core index file before you add the specific files and folders you wish to catalog.

For more information on creating and managing PDF indexes, you can refer to the official Adobe help documentation.