PDF/Adobe Acrobat Information and HelpWhat are PDF Files? Unlike HTML files, PDF (portable document format) files maintain the look and layout of original documents (on screen and in print), regardless of computer platform, browser, or printer. For this reason, PDF files are better suited than HTML files for the presentation of certain documents such as legal and government documents. However, to view the PDF files, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader is required. See below for information on obtaining the Acrobat Reader. PDF is a development of Adobe Systems, Incorporated. For additional information on PDF, please visit Adobe's web site. Obtaining the Acrobat® Reader (PDF viewer) If you don't have Acrobat® Reader, you can download it free of chargefrom the Adobe web site (for any computer platform). To download Acrobat®Reader, click on Get Acrobat®Reader and follow the instructions. Downloading, Viewing & Printing PDF Files
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