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Why can't I type anything on this form/image/flyer that I just downloaded?
How do I type in the files marked PDF Form?
Can I change the font size and style on PDF Form files?
My image cuts off when I print a PDF file that I have downloaded?

RTF Files
Can I edit an RTF file?
What are the brackets for in the RTF files?

Clip Art
What type of files are the Clip Art images?
How do I place the Clip Art image into my document or file?

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PDF Files

What is Adobe Acrobat and PDF?
Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format that preserves all the fonts, formatting, graphics, and color of any source document, so that you can view the file regardless of the application and platform used to create it. You must use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF files. Download Free Acrobat Reader Now

I can't open the PDF file I downloaded from the Web site.
Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF files. Download Free Acrobat Reader Now

How do I know which version of Acrobat to download?
To view the PDF files on our Web site you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher.

What do I do when I try to open a PDF file and get an error message?
Check your version of Acrobat Reader to make sure that it is version 4.0 or higher. You may also try re-installing your Acrobat Reader software.

Why can't I type anything on this form/image/flyer that I just downloaded?
You can only type into files marked (PDF Form). You can't edit or type into the files marked PDF.

How do I type in the files marked PDF Form?
Just download and open the file, place your cursor in a field and start typing. To type into the next field just move your cursor.

Can I change the font size and style on files marked PDF Form files?
No, the font size and style are preset in the PDF form.

My image cuts off when I print a PDF file that I have downloaded?
Acrobat Version 5 - Make sure "Shrink to Fit or Shrink Over-Sized Paper" is checked.
Acrobat Version 4 - Make sure "Fit to Page" is checked.

For more information and help using PDF files, please visit Adobe's Web site at http://www.adobe.com/main.html.

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RTF Files

Can I edit an RTF file?
Yes, download the file and edit it in your word processor.

What are the brackets for in the RTF files?
The brackets indicate where you should input your personalized school or Book Fair information.

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Clip Art

What type of files are the Clip Art images?
Clip art images are JPEG or GIF files and you should be able to view them by just clicking on the item.

How do I place the Clip Art image into my document or file?
Windows Users - 1) Click the thumbnail image to pop-up a larger version. Make sure any pop-up blockers are disabled.
2) Right click on the image item, select Save as Image and choose where to save the image.
3) Open or create a document and click where you want the image inserted in your document.
4) On the Insert menu, point to Picture, and then select From File.
5) Locate the folder that contains the clip art image you want to insert, and double-click the clip art image or select Insert.

Macintosh Users - 1) Click the thumbnail image to pop-up a larger version. Make sure any pop-up blockers are disabled.
2) Click on the image item to open it, in the File Menu select Save As and choose where to save the image.
3) Open or create a document and click where you want the image inserted in your document.
4) On the Insert menu, point to Picture, and then select From File.
5) Locate the folder that contains the clip art image you want to insert, and double-click the clip art image or select Insert.

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