Wisconsin
Public Health Council

Portable Document Format (PDF)

PDF stands for Portable Document Format file. This type of file is formatted to look exactly like the original document. It is comparable to someone taking a picture of the document. To view these files you need a free program called Adobe Reader.^®

Adobe Reader^® lets you download, view, and print PDF files. You can download Adobe Reader^® free-of-charge from the Adobe^® Web site, which also provides more information about this free program.

Characteristics of PDF files:

• Are downloaded to your computer and viewed on Adobe Reader.^®
• Are saved in original print format, including all original graphics and fonts.
• Print out exactly like the original printed (paper-copy) document.
• Are formatted specifically for your printer.

Questions? Please send inquiries to:
Policy Section
Bureau of Health Information and Policy
Division of Public Health
Wisconsin Department Services
E-mail: Public Health Council