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  • What is a PDF?

    PDF stands for portable document format. This is a file format that keeps fonts, images and layout consistent with the original design of the document, regardless of which application or platform (PC or Mac) was used to create it.

    By using PDF files we can be sure that a document looks exactly the same to you, and everyone else that uses our website, as it does on our computers.

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  • How can I read PDF files?

    To open and read a PDF file you need Adobe Reader software. This is a free application that anyone can install on their computer, and will let you open PDF files from any website.

    You can download Adobe Reader (external link, opens new browser window) from Adobe's website, or you may find it on the cover-mounted CD ROM or DVD ROM of a computer magazine.

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  • What is Adobe Reader?

    Adobe Reader is free software from Adobe (external link, opens new browser window) that lets you view and print PDF files. It used to be called Adobe Acrobat Reader as the application used to create PDF files is Adobe Acrobat.

    Different versions of Adobe Reader are available for different computer platforms, along with an accessible text-only version.

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  • How do I download and install Adobe Reader?

    To download and install Adobe Reader, you will need to be connected to the internet. Then please follow the instructions in our "Installing Adobe Reader" factsheet.

    When you decide to download Adobe Reader (external link, opens new browser window) you can choose from a list of different versions, including an accessible text-only version.

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  • I don’t have an internet connection. Is there another way I can install Adobe Reader?

    Yes. Some computer magazines have Adobe Reader on an accompanying CD ROM. You can install the Reader directly from the CD ROM but make sure you check the licence agreement before installing any software.

    You can usually find instructions on installing Adobe Reader from a CD ROM in the magazine or on the disk itself.

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  • How can I create PDF files?

    To create PDF files you need to buy Abode Acrobat. Unlike Adobe Reader, Acrobat is not free but it will let you create your own PDF files or edit existing ones.

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