2006-06-30 15:42:16 · 4 answers · asked by greentrini 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
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, Acrobat Capture, or similar products. To view and use the files, you need the free Acrobat Reader, which you can easily download. Once you've downloaded the Reader, it will start automatically whenever you want to look at a PDF file.
2006-06-30 15:45:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jennalynn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Portable Document Format.
PDF is a file format based licensed by Adobe. It is a method of storing documents that allows fonts and images to be embedded in the file. This solves the most common problems encountered when transferring files from one computer to another: missing graphics and font substitution.
The result is that a PDF document will display the same way on every computer, and print the same on every printer, regardless of operating system or manufacturer. Hence, the portable part of Portable Document Format.
2006-06-30 15:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by stork5100 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short for Portable Document Format, a file format developed by Adobe Systems. PDF captures formatting information from a variety of desktop publishing applications, making it possible to send formatted documents and have them appear on the recipient's monitor or printer as they were intended. To view a file in PDF format, you need Adobe Reader, a free application distributed by Adobe Systems
2006-06-30 15:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by Shy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Portable Document Format.
It is actually a propietary format developed by Adobe, but they give away readers, so anybody can read a PDF file.
If you want to create one, it may cost you something.
2006-06-30 15:47:23 · answer #4 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋