Downloading documents (Adobe)
Documents are made available in a variety of formats for website
users to download. Where appropriate, guidance will be offered on
how to download these. If you experience any difficulties in
downloading please contact us by using the contact form
below.
What is Adobe Acrobat Reader?
Some documents available on our website are stored in a special
format called Portable Document Format (PDF) files. This guide
explains how you can download them to your computer and read
them.
Acrobat Reader is software that lets you view and print PDF
files. Without it you will be unable to view documents in the PDF
format.
How much does this software cost?
Nothing, it is entirely free.
Will the Acrobat Reader work on my computer?
You may encounter certain error messages when trying to open a
pdf, for example, 'Cannot use Adobe Reader to view PDF in your web
browser.' You can then download the version designed to work
on your system using the link below. The reader comes in several
versions, made to suit different types of computer.
For additional assistance and information on error messages, you
can visit the Adobe
website.
Which version is right for my computer?
To choose the correct version you will need to know which
platform (or operating system) your computer uses.
For example:
- Windows (95; 98; 2000; XP; ME; Vista; Windows 7)
- Macintosh
- DOS
- Acorn
- Linux
Does the West Sussex website provide this software?
No - you will need to follow the link below to another website
to get Acrobat Reader. You then need to return to the West Sussex
site to download the PDF document you are interested in.
Where to download
Acrobat Reader is available at no charge from
Adobe
Systems' world-wide website.
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