More precisely, Foxit Reader had been criticized heavily because it forces installation of a browser toolbar. However, this was changed in the latest version. In summary, you can look at the table below. For the installation part, both Foxit and XChange allow users to download the complete installers, but Adobe requires users to use a web installer. During installation of Foxit and XChange, you would need to select shell extensions and PDF display in browser for maximum functionality.
As you can see from the table, the setup file of Adobe is huge compared to Foxit and XChange. Functionality wise, all three PDF readers support preview handler in Microsoft Outlook you need to install the shell extensions for Foxit and XChange and also support PDF display in browser tested using Citibank online banking.
PDF preview as thumbnails are available in all three viewers but only XChange has it working correctly in my bit OS. There is a fix for Adobe. Among these three readers, only Adobe lack of picture insertion and typewriter function, and only XChange handles pictures with transparency properly.
Pictures inserted in the latest version of Foxit would still include borders. However, only Foxit provides spell checking for typewriting. When you first start typewriting, Foxit will prompt for installation of this function, and you will be able to spell check while you type, similar to the same function in the browsers. I have no idea whether this is intended because Foxit mentioned that spell check function is for registered users only, and that is also a forum post regarding the possibility of disabling it, since you will be prompted for installation every time when you first start typewriting if you did not install it.
There are many reasons I disliked Adobe and tabbed reading is one of them. XChange scores better in tab management as it allows users to view all the tabs in list and thumbnails mode. Adobe and Foxit only allow search in Dictionary. The search providers in XChange are plenty and could be added manually, very much like in the browsers.
This very much sums up the functions I am looking for, please share with me on other functions that you valued most. It is the rendering of PDF that leads me to bring back Adobe in this comparison, as you can see in the picture below click to enlarge , Adobe has the most pleasant viewing experience in my opinion, and X-Change viewer is just bad and erroneous.
The result is surprisingly good. Next comes the interface. The following pictures the default interface view, Foxit has two skins, which one of them closely resemble the ribbon view found in Microsoft softwares. I would say this is more to a personal preference. Last but not least, with higher resolution and limited screen areas, I often found myself increasing the screen dpi to enhance the readability.
As you can see, both preferences dialog boxes in Adobe and XChange extends beyond my screen area see the full-screen pictures, except Foxit installation, below.
Foxit has a rather mixed experience, the dpi management is bad during the installation especially when you want to uncheck the option for modifying the browser homepage! There is also a snapshot tool, allowing users to take a snapshot of a desired body of text. Conveniently, documents can also be emailed from directly within the program. I know what you are thinking already!
How can this brilliant program be number two! However, there is also the lack of support for digital signatures without having the Pro version. Moreover, the support for adding media such as images and video found in Foxit Reader is not present with this offering.
Neglecting this, both are excellent programs and are highly recommended. It also allows for tabbed browsing. Users can create a PDF document from a file, drag and drop a document which is desired to be converted to a PDF into the main window of the program or onto the desktop icon or just use the print option from any already installed program as on installation of Nitro PDF Reader, the program is installed as a virtual printer allowing for example a. Conversely, users can choose to convert a PDF file to an easily editable plain text file or extract images found in a PDF file and save them as individual files.
Users are also given a choice of how to select text for copying to the clipboard. Users can either copy the text characters or simply take a snapshot of a selected body of text. Users can highlight text, crossout text or underline text. Provision is also made for the addition of text. Comments can be added as well as sticky notes. Documents can be returned to the sender using the default mail client. This functionality can be accessed directly from the File menu.
Users have several options for improving their experience of using Nitro in one form or the other. Access is given to:. If you are having any difficulties using this already simple program, it is clear that your questions will be easily answered. Take note that this program is not capable of adding media such as images and video to PDF files. This program however, is still highly recommended as it is one of the best out there for reading and creating PDF files. It is very straightforward to use and gives users just the bare minimum needed to view files minus features such as adding comments or adding and replacing text.
Sumatra PDF is the program to use if you just want to read a PDF so it may come in handy for reading literature such as novels. Some may even consider it better than others. Program Name: Adobe Reader. However, over the years Adobe Reader has gotten more bloated and bloated and has many security holes due to a combination of poor Adobe programming and the fact that it is a frequent target of attacks due to its popularity.
However, it is slower and more bloated than all the previous programs we have mentioned. Users can also share PDF documents via links on these networks. Both interactive and non interactive form filling supported Documents can be emailed from directly within Foxit Reader Highly customizable user interface change skins and customize toolbars Easily add comments or additional text Spell checker for text added Cons Does not allow for the creation of PDFs Comes bundled with crapware Ask Toolbar during installation.
Be sure to uncheck the relevant boxes to avoid installing Ask Toolbar. Seriously, it loads in a jiffy. The options available for customization are as follows: Ability to change between tabbed and classic toolbar mode.
With the tabbed toolbar mode the menu categories are laid out in a segmented fashion. With the classic toolbar mode the menus are in the classic list form where you just click a menu and see a list of available options.
Ability to change skins and customize toolbars. Changing skins basically allows for the changing of the colour scheme of the program. Along with bookmarks, several other powerful options are available: Insertion of media such as images and even video Links can be inserted Ability to share via facebook or twitter You can add a suitable message or post to your wall or a group wall with Facebook.
With twitter you can choose to share the link publicly or send it as a direct message.
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