About PDF files

Most attached documents on this website are Adobe PDF files. To view and print these files, you require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.

What is a PDF file?
A universal file format that preserves the fonts, formatting, colors, and graphics of any source document, regardless of the application and platform used to create it.

If you are are having PDF issues

  • Files won't open or seem to be missing some content
    If you have the reader and are still having issues opening or reading your pdfs the solution may be to upgrade your version of
    Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Computer/internet freezes or files take forever to open
    If you just click on a PDF link with dial-up, your Web browser or even your whole computer may stall because some PDF files are so large.

    PDFs on our website will have a small Adobe PDF icon to the left.
    Eg: Strathcona County map 
The way in which you will access PDF files depends on the speed of your Internet connection.

Dial-up speed
People using a telephone dial-up connection for the Internet should first download the PDF file before opening or printing it.

Here's how this is done:

  1. Click the PDF link with your RIGHT mouse button.
  2. Select "save target as" (Internet Explorer) or "save link as" (Firefox).
  3. Choose a folder to store the file and click "Save".
  4. After downloading, click "Open" to view and print.
  5. You can also look at the file again at a later time because it has been stored in your computer. Just enter the folder where you downloaded and double click on the file.

High-speed

If you have a high-speed connection, you can click on a PDF link and the file will automatically open up Acrobat Reader in a new web browser window.

You can view and print the file from the Web. You can also save a copy to your computer by clicking "File" "Save a Copy." When you are finished with the file, just close the browser window to return to the website.

Check the Adobe website for more information about PDF files and how they work.

If you have any questions about PDF files on the Strathcona County Web site, e-mail us at or call (780) 416-7243 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Last updated: Thursday, March 17, 2011
Page ID: 2256

County Hall: 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada T8A 3W7