What is PDF?

HyperText Markup Language (HTML), the code used to create web pages, cannot maintain all of the formatting and presentation for many documents. In such cases, another process is used to display the document called Portable Document Format (PDF). The PDF process maintains the look and presentation of the original document using a free reader available from Adobe. These PDF files can be viewed across multiple platforms (Mac, PC, UNIX) using the appropriate reader for that platform.

Please be sure to use the most current reader from Adobe to ensure compatibility for all PDF files on USCCB's site.

To use a PDF document, a reader program must be installed on your computer to display, print, and navigate. The Adobe Acrobat reader is available for downloading at no cost from Adobe's Web site. If you web browser is capable and is properly configured, you can view the PDF files without leaving your browser.

Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader

The Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program available on the Adobe website. When you follow the link below, you will leave the USCCB site and enter the Adobe site. Follow the instructions on the Adobe page for downloading the reader. When you have obtained the Acrobat Reader, use your browser's 'Back' function to return to USCCB.