Change a version number in a product datasheet PDF
Datasheets are spec tables with strict formatting. Update a value, a part number or a revision date without breaking the table. Bump the version, revision or draft number of a document.
How to do it
- 1.Drop your PDF into MythosPDF and click the text you want to change.
- 2.Type the new version.
- 3.Press Enter to save the line, then Export PDF.
What people change in a product datasheet
- • Specification values
- • Part and model numbers
- • Revision number and date
- • Certifications list
What happens to the rest of the page
- • Update it in the header, footer and cover if it appears in several places.
- • Compare with the previous version to list the changes.
Units and decimals
Keep units and decimal places consistent; right aligned values stay on their column edge.
Revision control
Compare with the previous revision to publish an accurate change list.
Questions people ask
+How do I show what changed between versions?
Use Compare to see both versions side by side.
+Can I add a spec row?
Yes. Insert a row in the spec table.
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