How To Open PDF Files

DESCRIPTION: The PDF file format is used for saving and presenting publications in a format independent from the application in which they were created; developed by Adobe in 1993.

PDFs are so ubiquitous that it is very likely you have come across one at some point. This file format works across a multitude of platforms and many software programs now come with a plug-in that allows a user to create a clean, standard document using this file format. Though PDFs were created by Adobe and are most often viewed using Adobe software, they are often created using third-party software. The advantage of these files is that they preserve fonts and formatting and let the user see a document on the screen as it will appear after being printed. Many help sections of software programs and web sites are saved in this format, as are many electronic books, legal documents, forms, contracts, etc. If you are having trouble opening a PDF, you can easily find a free program online to assist you.