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How to use Adobe Reader

Portable Document Format (pdf) files can be read (viewed) and printed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader .
 
This page provides you with the following information:
 
1) How to read a pdf file if Adobe Acrobat Reader is already installed on you computer
2) What to do if the software is installed, but you are unable to read the document
3 What to do if the software is not installed on your computer
4) Tips on viewing documents and searching for words 

A) Adobe Acrobat Reader is already installed on your computer

If this software is installed on your computer, then clicking on the name of the pdf file that you want to read will launch the software automatically and the document will appear on your screen. If you have the software on your computer but you are unable to read the document: You may not have the latest version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader and you will need to install it (see below).

 
B) Adobe Acrobat Reader is NOT installed

If Adobe Acrobat Reader is NOT installed on your computer or you need a later version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader software:

Here are the steps to perform:

1. Download the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Adobe website by clicking here . Select the  appropriate version of Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Adobe website and download.

2. Exit your browser (Netscape, Explorer, etc)
3. Find the file you downloaded using Windows Explorer.
4. Double click on that file.
5. Follow install instructions as they appear on the screen
6. Once installed - close the window.
7. You now have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your system. You can open your browser and read the pdf files.
 
 
Tips on viewing documents
 

Moving around the document
You can use the scroll bars at the side or the forward and back buttons on the bar above the document to move around the document.  
 

Enlarging or reducing the size of the text in the document
If you want to enlarge the text or a chart, click on the magnifying glass that has a plus sign, then click in the area of the document you want to enlarge.

To decrease the size of the text click on the magnifying glass that has a minus sign then click in the area of the document you want to have reduced.

To return to the original size, use the magnifying glass again and click on the hand symbol.
 

How to search for words in a document
The Find tool allows you to input a word (or words) and finds the term based on your specifications. The instance of text found will be highlighted on the page. You can continue searching for more instances of your search term.