Glossary


Below, we will explain the definitions of key terms used in this help guide.

Some terms in this help guide are used with meanings that differ from their common usage or interpretation. Please understand that the definitions provided here are intended for use when utilizing this document.

Accessibility
Accessibility refers to the features that enable users with visual, auditory, or mobility impairments to access content and functionality.
Add-in
A plugin or extension added to software.
Bookmarks
A function that lists links to specific page locations, similar to a table of contents.
Built-in Administrator
An administrator account integrated into the Windows OS.
Control panel
A tool for managing Windows settings and system administration.
To open it, type 'Control Panel' in the search box on the taskbar and click on the search result.
Devices and Printers
A list of printers installed on the OS.
Access it through the Control Panel by selecting "Devices and Printers" or "View devices and printers."
The operations that you would perform from the various menus that appear when you select a printer in “Printers & scanners” can be performed by right-clicking on a printer in “Devices and Printers”.
Digital Signature
An digital signature applied to an electronic document.
It uses a digital certificate to validate the authenticity and integrity of a electronic document.
Excel
Refers to Microsoft Office Excel as listed in the Verified Applications.
Export Value
The values set to be output when the form data on the PDF is extracted to CSV or XML and the choices are in the selected state.
For example, if it is set so that “1” is output when “Yes” is selected and “0” is output when “No” is selected, then “1” and “0” are output.
Form
Refers to an input form used to interactively collect information from users.
Form field
An individual input field on a form.
In this document, it may also be referred to as 'field'.
Form object
A graphic object added to an Office document using FormPDF Maker that is converted into a form field.
FormPDF Maker
Add-in that adds the [FormPDF Maker] tab to the Office ribbon.
This allows the creation of PDFs with forms from Office applications.
GPS information
Location data acquired via device GPS.
Headings
Refer to text in a Word document that is styled with styles starting with the name "Heading," such as "Heading 1," "Heading 2," and "Heading 3."
You can check them in Word's "Navigation Pane" under "Headings."
Ichitaro
Refers to Ichitaro as listed in the Verified Applications.
Office
Refers to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as the three components.
Office Add-in
An add-in that adds an [SkyPDF] tab to the Office ribbon.
It allows the creation of a Bookmark PDF with bookmarks and links, as well as a Normal PDF without bookmarks or links.
Office document
In this help guide, refers to the original documents created Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Original document
In this help guide, refers to a document file before PDF conversion using this product.
PDF/A
An ISO standard of PDF intended for the long-term preservation of electronic documents.
PDF/X
An ISO standard of PDF intended for the exchange of print-ready data.
PowerPoint
Refers to Microsoft Office PowerPoint as listed in the Verified Applications.
Preferences
This is a feature for making various settings of this product.
To open preferences, select [File] > [Preferences] ( > [Preferences]) from the menu, or from the Quick Access Toolbar. 
Print Server Properties
Properties of the print server, including paper, ports, printer drivers, and more.
Accessible from the menu that appears when selecting a printer in "Devices and Printers" or from the relevant settings in the "Printers & scanners" screen.
Printers & scanners
A list of printers installed on the OS.
Open [Start] > [Settings] > [Bluetooth & devices](or [Devices]) > [Printers & scanners].
Registry
Refers to the database of configuration information for Windows OS.
Security settings
Configurations that control access to a file by encrypting its content and imposing restrictions on viewers, editors, or printers based on user permissions.
SkPDF V4 Driver
A virtual printer provided by the product (excluding SkyPDF Viewer).
A printer driver based on Microsoft’s Printer Driver Architecture Version 4.
SkyPDF Pro Driver
A virtual printer provided by the product (excluding SkyPDF Viewer).
Enables PDF file creation through print execution.
SkyPDF Professional
Software that enables the creation, viewing, and editing of PDFs.
SkyPDF SmartWorker
An optional product for SkyPDF Professional.
Equipped with features such as form PDF creation, form data extraction, and rich media addition.
SkyPDF Standard
Software that enables the creation, viewing, and editing of PDFs.
Offers PDF creation and editing capabilities in addition to the features provided by SkyPDF Viewer.
SkyPDF Terminal Server
Software for server OS that enables PDF creation.
SkyPDF Terminal Server Pro
Software for server OS that enables the creation, viewing, and editing of PDFs.
SkyPDF Viewer
Free software that provides PDF viewing capabilities.
Does not support editing or creation of PDFs.
https://www.skycom.jp/free/ 
Stroke information
Refers to the coordinate data of the traced path in a drawing.
Text Recognition
Refers to the capability to recognize and convert handwritten input into text.
Time Stamp
A digital record of the date and time applied to an electronic document to prove its existence and integrity.
UWP app
Universal Windows Platform app.
Also known as Windows Store App or Universal Windows App, depending on the operating system.
Some are pre-installed on the OS, while others can be installed from the Microsoft Store.
Visio
Refers to Microsoft Visio as listed in the Verified Applications.
Word
Refers to Microsoft Office Word as listed in the Verified Applications.