PDF is an acronym for Portable Document Format, and .pdf files are:

• Widely used
• A compressed format
• Viewable on any computer - formatted as it left the author
• Able to include any text, tables or graphics as a single file
• Printable

When you design websites for your class, you may want to include worksheets or handouts that have been created in programs your students may or may not have access to. By creating a .pdf file, you will be sure that every one of your students can retrieve, open and print the files you want them to have for their assignments.

Best of all, it's easy to do and the software for students to be able to view the files is FREE!