Downloading documents (Adobe)

Documents are made available in a variety of formats for website users to download. Where appropriate, guidance will be offered on how to download these. If you experience any difficulties in downloading please contact us by using the contact form below.

What is Adobe Acrobat Reader?

Some documents available on our website are stored in a special format called Portable Document Format (PDF) files. This guide explains how you can download them to your computer and read them.

Acrobat Reader is software that lets you view and print PDF files. Without it you will be unable to view documents in the PDF format.

How much does this software cost?

Nothing, it is entirely free.

Will the Acrobat Reader work on my computer?

The reader comes in several versions, made to suit different types of computer. You download the version designed to work on your system.

Which version is right for my computer?

To choose the correct version you will need to know which platform (or operating system) your computer uses.


For example:

  • Windows (95; 98; 2000; XP; ME; Vista; Windows 7)
  • Macintosh
  • DOS
  • Acorn
  • Linux

Does the West Sussex website provide this software?

No - you will need to follow the link below to another website to get Acrobat Reader. You then need to return to the West Sussex site to download the PDF document you are interested in.

Where to download

Acrobat Reader is available at no charge from Adobe Systems' world-wide website.