Why can't i open .pdf email attachment on my iphone 5

Hi,
Hope someone can help! I can't seem to open .pdf or .doc files which are sent to me in email format. I have had a look at other posts and tried the answers but none of these work. It seems to be since the ios7 update. Do i need to download an app?
Many thanks
Paul

Hi, Try downloading the free Adobe Reader app from the App Store. Hope it works.
Nirav Patel
www.nirav-patel.co.uk

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