Why You Should Say "PDF" and Not "PDF Format"

Amit Agarwal
By Amit Agarwal
Published on 2012-01-08
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Published in: Infographics - PDF

Figured out what’s wrong with terms like “SMS service”, “XML Language”, “ATM Machine”, “HTTP protocol” or the “PDF Format.” You should just say “PDF Files.” Illustration by geek & poke.

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