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Opening Files in Adobe Acrobat Reader |
| Many people are now
creating their webspages as PDF files. So, what is a PDF
file and how do you open it? |
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 A
PDF is a standard document exchange file that can be shared,
viewed, and printed by anyone, on any system, using free Adobe
Acrobat Reader® software — regardless of the operating system,
original application, or fonts. |
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Many people - organizations, companies, etc - are
using PDF as a fast way of adding data to the internet. They
just take the files and create a PDF and upload it to the
internet. No html coding (like this page), creating links or
formatting. |
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PDF is an excellent way of sharing books and
multi-page books. One the PDF document opens, you can save
the material to your computer for later viewing (be sure to
observer copyright restrictions on the material) - and add your
own bookmarks and notes as you view the document (or book). |
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So, how do I view a PDF file? |
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First you need to download a free program from
 Adobe
called Adobe Acrobat Reader®.
Click here for
Adobe. At their site, you can read more about PDF files,
look for the links at the left side of the page - and download
Adobe Acrobat Reader® shown here. Or click on the
image here and go directly to the download page. Just
download the file, install it & you're set! |
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Then what? |
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When you click on a link that is a PDF file, it
will open. We've identified the PDF files on this site and
the one's we've linked to with this symbol:
free pdf |
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Just click on the book title and the PDF file will
begin to open. The PDF file might take
a little while to open, depending on your internet connection.
Imagine opening 50 pages or 100 pages at one time! That's
what the PDF is doing and why it might take a little while. |
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It's That Easy! |
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So, that's it. Enjoy your new technology.
Who knows maybe you'll start creating PDF files of your family
history, too! |
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