Adobe — Acrobat Xi Standard //top\\

This version placed a heavy emphasis on paperless workflows. Acrobat XI Standard introduced the ability to create, send, and track documents for e-signatures using the Adobe EchoSign service (which later evolved into Adobe Sign). This allowed users to sign documents digitally and request signatures from others without needing to print, sign, and scan.

| Feature | Acrobat XI Standard | Acrobat XI Pro | |---------------------------------------|--------------------|----------------| | Create PDF, Convert to Word/Excel | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Edit text & images in PDF | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Export PDF to PowerPoint | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Compare two PDF versions | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | Bates numbering & redaction (advanced)| ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | Preflight (press-ready checks) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | Create PDF Portfolios | ✅ Limited | ✅ Full | | JavaScript for forms & calculation | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | adobe acrobat xi standard

Users could merge multiple files—including spreadsheets, emails, and images—into a single, organized PDF file. This version placed a heavy emphasis on paperless workflows