What is a PDF file?
A Portable Document Format (PDF) file is a cross-platform
document. This means the document will look the same on the
screen and in print, regardless of what kind of computer or printer
someone is using and regardless of what software package was originally
used to create it.
How to Download the
Software
The Acrobat Reader is freely available for Windows, DOS, Mac and other
operating systems.
Use this link to download the FREE Acrobat Reader:
How to View PDF Files
Once the Acrobat
®
Reader software is properly installed, you just need to click on a link to
a ".pdf" file and it will be loaded for viewing on your computer. Note
that the file is sent to your computer as a temporary file that will be
deleted when you exit your browser. PDF files on our site are identified as (PDF)
with the
icon.
How to Print PDF Files
When printing PDF files from within
your browser, do NOT
use the web browser print menu. Instead, use the print button at the left
end of the special
Acrobat®
toolbar.
How to Save PDF Files
If you wish to save the PDF document after opening it for viewing, click
on the disk file icon at the left end of the
special
Acrobat®
toolbar, which appears immediately above the viewing window. A "Save
as" window opens with a ".pdf" in the file name box. Select a
location to save it and give it a name and press okay.
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icon.