File Format -- PDF (Adobe)

PDF stands for Portable Document Format. This file format allows users to view and print highly complex documents that retain their original formatting. These files are commonly used for publications that are not easily translated into HTML.

We use PDF files to enhance the usability of documents, to make documents more easily distributable, and to allow users multiple formats for documents.

Adobe Acrobat Reader is offered free by Adobe Systems. Reader allows users to view and print highly complex documents that retain their original formatting by using the PDF format.

You can download the FREE Acrobat Reader from Adobe's site.

To save PDF files to your computer, right-click the link, then choose "Save Target As." Or, just double-click and it will open in your browser window.

Printing Suggestions for PDF files:
You may specify the pages you wish to print by going to your File menu in your browser and select Print, then click Pages and enter the page numbers you wish to print. For pages that are larger than 8.5 x 11, use the 'Auto-Rotate and Center' option when printing.