Adobe ACROBAT 3D Manual page 19

Why use Adobe PDF?
Governments and enterprises around the world have adopted PDF to streamline document
management and reduce reliance on paper. For example, PDF is the standard format for
the electronic submission of drug approvals to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA), and for electronic case filing in U.S. federal courts. PDF is also used by the
governments of the United Kingdom and Germany for electronic document exchange.
Common problem
Recipients can't open files because they
don't have the applications used to create
the files.
Combined paper and electronic archives are
difficult to search, take up space, and
require the application in which a document
was created.
Documents appear incorrect on handheld
devices.
Businesses revert to paper exchange of
documents and forms because of a lack of
verifiable and auditable electronic processes.
Documents with complex formatting are not
accessible to visually impaired readers.
(See Working with Adobe Acrobat.)
Adobe PDF solution
Anyone, anywhere can open a PDF file. All
you need is the free Adobe Reader software.
PDF files are compact and fully searchable,
and can be accessed at any time using
Adobe Reader. Links make PDF files easy
to navigate.
Tagged Adobe PDF allows text to reflow
for display on mobile platforms such as
®
Palm OS , Symbian™, and Pocket PC
devices.
PDF documents may have special access
rights and be digitally signed.
Tagged PDF files contain information on
content and structure, which makes them
accessible on screen readers.