The Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free PDF reader that allows for reading, copying, printing, and basic annotation of PDF files. It also allows the user to open encrypted for write-protected PDF files. One popular use is to fill out pre-made forms that are generated using Acrobat Pro. Acrobat Pro or a comparable PDF authoring program is necessary to create or change structure within a PDF.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is available on MacOS and Windows.
Microsoft Publisher is an entry-level desktop publishing application differing from Microsoft Word in that the emphasis is placed on page layout and design rather than text composition and proofing. Publisher allows for the easy layout of images and text designed for print media. Publisher is only produced for the Windows platform, but it is available on the mac platform via Citrix.
Microsoft Access is a database management system with a graphical user interface and software-development tools. It is a member of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, included in the Professional and higher editions or sold separately. Access is produced for the Windows platform only.