Viewing, Downloading, and Printing PDF Files (Macintosh OS X)


Viewing PDF files on a Macintosh computer

Macs running OS X can view PDF files using the built-in reader, Preview, or by downloading and installing Adobe Reader.

Using the built-in reader, clicking on any PDF link on the Web will download the file and automatically open it in Preview. When Adobe Reader is installed a browser plug-in is also installed. Clicking on any PDF file link on the Web will automatically open the file within your browser’s window. An Adobe Reader tool bar will also appear underneath your regular browser tool bars. In both cases, after the PDF is open, you can navigate through the file, reading it as you would any other document.

Downloading PDF files to a Macintosh computer

There are three ways you can download PDF files and store them on your computer.

  1. We recommend downloading the file directly to your computer by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on the PDF link within your browser window (or right-clicking if you are using a multi-button mouse). Then choose the "Save As" option in the pop-up menu, and a Save As dialogue box will appear. Select a location on your computer where you wish to save the file, then click the Save button.
  2. While viewing the PDF within your browser, click on the Save a Copy icon on the Adobe Reader toolbar. A Save As dialogue box will appear. Choose a location on your computer where you wish to save the file, then click on the Save button.
  3. Alternatively, while viewing the PDF file within your browser, you can also choose the Save Page As option under the File menu tab of your browser, or hold down the Cmd button on your keyboard and press S. This method will also bring up the Save As dialogue box.

Printing PDF files

You can print PDF files by clicking on the Print icon on the Adobe Reader toolbar, or by choosing the Print option under the File menu.

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