Although the World Wide Web has gained importance of a means of delivering content to a wide audience, there are inherent flaws in its design. One of the biggest problems is the limitations of HTML, the language used to write most web pages. Converting to Acrobat format usually preserves the formatting of the original document. Acrobat files are easy to print.
File sizes are normally modest.
The Acrobat Reader that is required to view the files is available as a free standalone application, and also as a free plug-in to popular web browsers. The Reader is installed in Computing Service maintained PC labs . The search facility available from the University of Essex home page can index most Acrobat documents, helping users to find them. You need to ensure that the person wishing to view the file has the Acrobat Reader software installed. Some Acrobat files can only be viewed with recent versions of the Reader software.