This is a platform-independent file format that allows documents created in any authoring application to be shared, reviewed, and printed by others on any computer platform, even if they do not have the application software or fonts with which the file was originally created. This makes PDF files perfect for many presentation needs - because the creator of the presentation does not have to work around the audience's viewing platform. In fact, PDF is quickly becoming the new standard for electronic distribution of documents because it's the best way to maintain the look and feel of a document when sharing it with others. PDF files are compact, cross-platform and can be viewed by anyone on a Macintosh, Windows, or UNIX environment using the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader software. Files are converted into the PDF format using Adobe Acrobat software.
Users can zoom in on graphics, search for specific text, and print individual or all pages.
Fortunately, it is simple to create PDF files. Simply use the native application you desire to create a presentation document. The PDF file will contain ALL graphics, fonts, and text needed to reproduce the document. Next, there are several ways to create a PDF file - depending upon the native application you are using. Regardless of the means you use to create a PDF file, certain selected options will help you create the best printed document.