Adobe Acrobat 7.0
Why Choose PDF?
PDF (Portable Document Format) files are a popular way to share files with others via the web, email, and other storage media. The following identifies some of the advantages and disadvantages of creating and sharing PDF files.
Advantages
- Allows you to share files easily regardless of the source program or operating system
- Preserves original layout, including fonts (most of the time)
- Prevents edits or changes to the file
- Security features allow you to restrict how others use the file
- Compression feature allows you to reduce file size
- Access to the program Adobe Reader is free and easily available
Disadvantages
- Printer type influences the quality of the PDF file's printout
- Requires the Adobe Acrobat program to create or edit PDF files
