How to download PDF files?
To browse PDF files, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
PDF is short for portable document format. One of the main advantages of a PDF file (or ‘PDF’) is that you can print the document without losing its layout. Another advantage is that you can add extra security to PDF files, for instance an encryption which will ensure only people who have a password can open or print the document.
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Having trouble with the size of the PDF file window?
Sometimes the window in which the PDF file opens is very small and you cannot change the size. If this occurs try the following:
- Right-click on the link to the PDF file and choose ‘Open in new window’
- You can also set up Internet Explorer to always open up PDF files in a new window. Instructions on how to do this are on the Adobe website.
Having trouble opening a PDF file?
As a default, a PDF file opens up in your browser window (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox). Sometimes this does not work properly. If you have any issues with this you can try one the following options:
- Right-click on the link to the PDF file and choose: 'Open in new window' or 'Open in new tab'.
- Save the PDF file to your computer first and then open it from the saved location. To do this: right-click on the link to the PDF file and choose 'Save target as....'. Save the file and open it from the saved location on your computer. Mac users should click on 'Option' and then on 'Save as....'.
- Disconnect Acrobat Reader from your web browser. To do this: start up Acrobat Reader and go to File > Preferences > General. Turn off the feature 'Web browser integration'. Now, when you click on a PDF file, you will first have to choose between 'Save' and 'Open'. The file will open up in the browser but in Acrobat Reader itself.