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This PDF reader is easy to use and features a recently viewed list and text search

This PDF reader is easy to use and features a recently viewed list and text search

Vote: (64 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Adobe

Version: 1.0.7.1855

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(64 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Adobe

1.0.7.1855

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Lets you open PDF files online and those saved on your computer
  • Can use other apps to find documents
  • Shows you a list of all files and documents recently viewed
  • Can search documents for specific words and phrases

Cons

  • Does not let you edit files
  • No support for annotations
  • Lacks any options for zooming in or out

Adobe Reader Touch for Windows 10 is the latest version of Adobe Reader for Windows 8, which is an app that lets you quickly and easily view and read PDF documents on a device. The latest version will work on devices with a touchscreen too to let you navigate and view files with a simple touch.

One of the main companies responsible for PDF files is Adobe. If you do not have a version of Reader installed on your computer, you will have a hard time opening and viewing those files. This app uses limited space on your hard drive but makes it easy for you to read and look over PDF files on your computer as well as those you come across online.

This app is very easy to use too because you'll find buttons for each feature on the left side of your screen when you open it. Clicking on the Getting Started button lets you view a simple walk through that shows you exactly what you need to do to open a file or to search for a saved file. Another button gives you the chance to try a new app from Adobe, and you can use another button to chat with a rep from the company online to get some extra help.

When you're ready to open a file, just click on Open File. This brings up a list of potential files that you can use. Once you select a file, the app will quickly open it and show you the page or document on your screen. It works on standard text documents as well as files that contain photos, charts and/or graphs as well as links to websites. A Find button on the bottom of the page lets you enter a word or phrase to search the document for any instances that match.

A flaw with this app is that it doesn't let you zoom in or out on the page. It uses a default page size that might require you scroll up and down or from side to side to see the entire page. Adobe Reader for Windows also does not offer any support for editing. You cannot use the app to make changes to the page or even save the file under a new name. If you need to edit files for work or school, you'll need a different app. Those who use PDF files regularly though and need to find information quickly within those files will like using this app from Adobe because it gives them exactly what they need.

Pros

  • Lets you open PDF files online and those saved on your computer
  • Can use other apps to find documents
  • Shows you a list of all files and documents recently viewed
  • Can search documents for specific words and phrases

Cons

  • Does not let you edit files
  • No support for annotations
  • Lacks any options for zooming in or out