(Prudent Press Agency)---Portable Document Format is the latest technology based and modified computer application. It is a device independent and cross platform file format. This means that Portable Document Format does not require any software or configuration for the purpose of installation or accessing. This computer application can be sent across multiple platforms and therefore it is portable. The Portable Document Format also supports the compression algorithms. These algorithms make the size of the file smaller as a result of which the document becomes portable and compact. A person can use this document for archiving and exchanging information on any subject.

There are many other formats such as Word file, Excel sheet, Power Point. Out of all Portable Document Format is widely used by the people. This is due to the beneficial and advanced features of the file format.

A Word file is used for editing the content and updating the document. A person can use a variety of features for editing and modifying purpose. You can use different types of fonts, graphics, clip-art, images, shapes, tables and columns. One can customize these elements while preparing a document on any subject. A person can also insert hyperlinks, bookmarks or footnotes. You can also add captions to the document with ease. The advanced version equips you to protect the content of the file from unauthorized alteration. However, Portable Document Format has a greater ability to secure the file content. It provides the user with advanced set of security features. One can protect the files from copying, printing or viewing the document. It is a non-editable file format which can gather, store and transmit the data. You can store and transmit the data across multiple platforms. One can even use graphics, charts or multimedia content in the Portable Document Format.

Excel sheet is also an editable format in which you can enter and edit numerical data. One can perform financial analysis, efficiently and conveniently. Portable Document Format is a computer application with which you can present the financial data in a non-editable form. This file format gives a professional presentation to the data or information presented. It is also easy to edit PDF files by using various converter tools. You can also convert the editable documents into PDF, easily and swiftly.