PDF FORMAT
Find a document you need and it's in PDF Format?
What is a PDF file?
A Portable Document Format (PDF) file is a self-contained, cross-platform document.
In plain language, it is a file that 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.
Although they contain the complete formatting of
the original document, including fonts and images, PDF files are highly compressed,
allowing complex information to be downloaded efficiently and quickly.
How to Download the Software
The following address provides all of the options needed to download and install
the software. Be sure to note that Adobe includes a checkbox below the platform
choice that provides the option to download a version offering accessibility for
the visually impaired. http://www.adobe.com
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.
How to Print PDF Files
When printing Acrobat® 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, which appears immediately above the viewing window.
See illustrations below for location of "Print" button.
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. See illustration below for location of "Save"
button.
