Note: This site contains files that require "viewers and players" in order to be accessed by persons who do not already have these programs installed on their computers. All of the viewers can be downloaded for free at the following locations:

To view and print PDFs, you must have Adobe's Acrobat Reader installed (version 7.0 or higher preferred.) It is a free download for viewing PDF files

PC users please see:
Excel Viewer 2003
Word Viewer 2003
PowerPoint Viewer 2003
Windows Media Player 10, a free download for playing audio and video
Real Player, a free download for playing audio and video

Mac users please see:
Microsoft Viewers and Converters for Mac Users
PowerPoint Viewer
Word Viewer
Windows Media Player for Mac, a free download for playing audio and video
Real Player, a free download for playing audio and video

Common Adobe Acrobat Reader Questions

Can't Print PDF Files

Troubleshooting Guides for Adobe Reader

Areas of form are blacked out

If some documents have areas that are blacked out, first try upgrading to the newest version of Acrobat Reader. If you are still unable to view or print these files directly, upgrade your printer driver on your machine and when you go to print select "Print as image".

To save a pdf file on your hard drive - "Save Target As..." Option

Right click on the link for the form and select "Save Target As..." and save it to your hard drive. Then open the form in Acrobat Reader separate from the browser.

Blank Screen with Internet Explorer users

Should you experience PDF files appearing as a blank window within Internet Explorer after downloading you may need to upgrade to the most recent version of the software.

If you don't find the answer to your question try Adobe Reader support

Updated 3/20/2008

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