Spotlight: Foxit PDF Reader
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Figure A - Snaps open
Figure A - Snaps open
Foxit PDF Reader snaps open immediately without the need for any delaying techniques such as a splash screen.
For a full review of Foxit PDF Reader, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.
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Figure B - No errors
Figure B - No errors
I have not encountered any problems with PDF files over the last few years; PDF files render well and without errors.
For a full review of Foxit PDF Reader, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.
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Figure C - Supports PDF forms
Figure C - Supports PDF forms
Here, I open an actual PDF file that I grabbed from the Internet to demonstrate its support for the PDF Forms feature.
For a full review of Foxit PDF Reader, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.
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Figure D - Form fields
Figure D - Form fields
You can see the form fields highlighted in yellow.
For a full review of Foxit PDF Reader, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.
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Figure E - Saving
Figure E - Saving
The free Foxit PDF Reader also supports saving of PDF files with PDF Forms, allowing it to be used in organizations that requires this feature.
For a full review of Foxit PDF Reader, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.
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Figure F - Bookmarks
Figure F - Bookmarks
This image shows the view of a technical manual in PDF form. Here, you can see that bookmarks are supported on the left column. The program is similarly fast when scrolling through large files.
For a full review of Foxit PDF Reader, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.
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Figure G - Configuration
Figure G - Configuration
A quick look at the configuration options for the PDF viewer. Despite its light weight and small size, a sizeable number of settings can be tweaked to your preference.
For a full review of Foxit PDF Reader, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.
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Figure H Typewriter tool
Figure H Typewriter tool
Changes can be made to the PDF document via the Typewriter tool. However, note that this feature, while shown in the screenshot, is only available in the paid version of Foxit PDF Reader.
For a full review of Foxit PDF Reader, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.
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Figure I - Updates
Figure I - Updates
It is easy to update Foxit PDF Reader from the Help menu. Be aware though, that attempting to update when the program is not running under Administrator rights (An account tagged as Administrator doesn’t count) will fail.
For a full review of Foxit PDF Reader, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.
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Figure J - Interface changes
Figure J - Interface changes
A final look at how configurable the software is. Even the Foxit advertisement can be turned off, as with the MenuBar, StatusBar and various toolbars.
For a full review of Foxit PDF Reader, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.
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