What is the purpose of Adobe Acrobat Reader?
Adobe Reader is a computer program designed to display Portable Document Format (PDF) files. As the freeware product within the Adobe Acrobat software family, it is available for download at no cost.DescriptionPDF files differ from text files in that they contain complete descriptions of their layout. This includes the fonts, text and graphics necessary to display their content.BenefitsPDFs have a fixed appearance. They look the same regardless of the user’s computer or operating system. They also print more accurately than text files, meaning that what you see on the page looks more like what’s on the screen.TypesAdobe Reader allows you to view PDFs, but you cannot use it to create or edit a PDF. Users must purchase Adobe Acrobat to edit or create new PDFs. Adobe Acrobat Pro and Pro Extended include other features such as digital signatures, video playback and 3D content.FeaturesAlthough Reader doesn’t allow you to edit text, you can make changes of a sort by copying and pasting text
