Comment by kgwxd
8 hours ago
The only reason PDFs still have a job is: pixel perfect consistency; the built-in validity stuff (ensuring the document wasn't altered, etc.); or the customer doesn't need the other things, but isn't open to alternatives. Otherwise, PDF is just a major headache.
Also page-level consistency, and generally layouting in a printable format
Even with the same word document opened only in various MS Word versions (web, desktop, etc) you won't get consistent page numbers. And HTML tables work great on screen but don't print very well if they span more than what fits on a single sheet of paper