Adobe Acrobat Tips

Download Adobe Acrobat

Adobe freely distributes the Acrobat Reader for Windows, DOS, Macintosh, and UNIX computers. Below are several options for getting the Acrobat Reader software.

1. Check your hard drive

Many computer manufacturers preinstall Acrobat Reader software, so you may already have it. If you find the Acrobat Reader, test the operation of the software. Some computers have versions of the Reader that are not compatible with their operating system or Web browser software. If this is the case, you will have to get a newer version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

2. Download from Adobe

Download the most current versions of the Acrobat Reader from the Adobe Web site.

3. Download from other locations

Since it can be distributed freely, the Acrobat Reader software may also be available from your favorite online software archives.

Adobe Acrobat Tips

The latest versions of Adobe Acrobat install as plug-ins to Netscape and Microsoft browsers. Adobe maintains "Tips" and "Help" areas that address most installation problems.

Downloading PDF Documents

Since Acrobat Reader installs as a plug-in to web browser software, it is easy to view PDF documents but the plug-in doesn't allow the download of PDF documents. In order to download PDF documents to your local drive, right click on the link to the PDF document. In Netscape Navigator, select "Save Link As". In Internet Explorer, select "Select Target As".

Printing PDF Documents

One common issue is printing PDF documents viewed from a Web site. Since Acrobat Reader is operating within the browser window, the browser print button does not work. Instead, use the print button within Acrobat. See the illustrations below.