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PDF vs. HTML Full Text Articles
Many library online articles are available in both HTML and PDF formats. This chart explains the differences and benefits of using HTML versus PDF full text articles
PDF |
HTML |
| Acrobat Reader required |
Compatible with screen reader software
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| Slower to download and print |
Quicker to download and print
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| Page numbers are the same as the original article / articles are easier to cite in standard styles |
Page numbers are not the same as the original article / articles are harder to cite in standard styles
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| Includes all the graphs and charts contained in the original article |
Usually charts and graphs are not included |
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