Compare two versions in a syllabus PDF
Most of a syllabus carries over from last term. Update the dates, room, office hours, readings and grading details directly in last term's PDF. See exactly what changed between two versions of a PDF.
How to do it
- 1.Open Compare PDF.
- 2.Add the old and the new version.
- 3.Review the highlighted differences.
What people change in a syllabus
- • Term dates and schedule
- • Room and office hours
- • Reading list
- • Grading table
- • Contact details
What happens to the rest of the page
- • The differences between the two files are highlighted.
- • Useful before sending a revised draft.
Schedule tables
Weekly schedules are tables, so you can edit cells, add weeks and delete rows.
Links to readings
Add links to online readings so students can click through.
Questions people ask
+Do I need both files?
Yes. Add the old and the new version to compare them.
+Can I add a week?
Yes. Insert a row in the schedule table.
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