lack of tools to read pdf documents

situma davis 0 Reputation points
2026-10-09T10:20:47.5666667+00:00

kindly advise on applications that will help in opening pdf documents

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  1. Senthil kumar 2,585 Reputation points
    2026-10-09T12:17:18.5466667+00:00

    Hi @situma davis

    1. Microsoft Edge
      • Built into Windows 10 and Windows 11.
      • Opens PDF files without installing additional software.
      • Supports zoom, search, highlighting, and annotations.
    2. Adobe Acrobat Reader
      • One of the most widely used PDF readers.
      • Supports viewing, printing, commenting, and filling PDF forms.
    3. Foxit PDF Reader
      • Lightweight and fast.
      • Includes annotation and form-filling features.

    Thanks

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    2026-10-09T10:21:05.59+00:00

    Applications mentioned for opening PDF documents:

    • Microsoft Edge: Has a built-in PDF reader for local PDF files, online PDF files, and PDFs embedded in web pages. It works on Windows and macOS.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader: Mentioned as a PDF reader option, especially for older operating systems.
    • Microsoft Word: Can open PDF files, but it converts them to editable Word documents rather than opening them as a standard PDF viewer.
    • Foxit Reader: Mentioned as an alternative PDF reader.
    • Microsoft Purview Information Protection viewer / plug-in: Relevant for protected or labeled PDF files in supported scenarios.

    For a simple general-purpose PDF reader on Windows, Microsoft Edge is the built-in option.

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