The Power of a PDF

Our MLTI MacBook offers a PDF reader called Preview. A PDF isn't just an electronic document. There are many features that make using PDFs very practical and time saving.

As an electronic document, not only can you save paper when exchanging documents from colleague to colleague or when students hand in homework, but PDFs have annotating abilities. When you click on "Annotate" at the top of the PFD document a tool bar opens at the bottom of your document window. From here you have tools that help you annotate your document. Check out the tools available - highlighter, place arrows, boxes and circles; tag a personalized note that fits in the margins; strike-out words or sentences you do not want; underline certain passages; even link words or passages to another page on the document or a web link.

Teach students to convert all of your Word/Pages (Mac) or PowerPoint/Keynote (Mac) documents into PDF format. Not only does it open faster, but has a much cleaner presentation.

Now you are ready to send back your student's essay or report with your notes and corrections for them to fix. Also, use the annotating tools for your own notes.

You, also, can search for particular words in the search box and Preview will highlight your searched word or phrase.