PDF files and Acrobat Reader

PDF (Portable Document Format) is a file format that has captured all the elements of a printed document as an electronic image that you can view, navigate, print or forward to someone else. PDF files are created using Adobe Acrobat or a similar product. To view a PDF file, you need Acrobat Reader.

If you are using a PC on the College network or are using Internet Explorer 5 on your own PC, you should already have Acrobat Reader and a PDF document should open automatically when you click on the document link. If you do not have Acrobat Reader on your PC, you can download and install it free of charge by clicking on the Get Acrobat Reader icon: Once you've downloaded the Reader, it will automatically launch whenever you want to look at a PDF file.

If you have problems with any of this or need more information, please contact your local IT helpdesk.