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Question:
What is a PDF file and what are the advantages of using this format?
Response:
Many NCES reports and graphics placed on the Internet are created in Portable Document Format (PDF), these are denoted by a PDF icon. PDF is used because this format maintains the original look and feel of large documents, and also allows us to place more publications on the Web quickly and more efficiently. Further, PDF products are independent of platforms, applications, and distribution media.