How to Open a PDF File in a Browser

Opening a PDF file in a browser is simple.

PDF (Portable Document Format) files let any user on any computer operating system view finished documents either through a web browser or by downloading the document. Many government agencies, technical manual publishers and corporations rely on PDF files to communicate their ideas and directions. Opening a PDF file in a browser allows you to quickly access information without the need to download the file and can be done by simply installing Adobe Reader.

Instructions

1. Visit Adobe's website to download the latest version of Adobe Reader (see Reference). Click the check box next to "Install McAfee security plus scan" if you do not wish to install the McAfee scan with Adobe Reader.

2. Click "Save file" when the download box pops up. Click "Click here to download" if your download does not start automatically. Exit all programs, including your browser. Double-click the downloaded EXE file. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Adobe Reader.

3. Double-click your browser and click any PDF files you wish to access. Adobe Reader will automatically convert the file into a readable PDF format in your browser.

References

• Adobe: Adobe Reader
• Adobe: Adobe and PDF