Sunday, July 22, 2012

How to convert a file to PDF format

Adobe PDF format is a versatile format that allows you to incorporate a wide range of media and and text into a single file. Word processing programs such as Microsoft Word allow plug-in programs that enable users to save their documents to PDF format, but when that plug-in is not available, a program by the name of PrimoPDF can be a viable alternative. PrimoPDF is a free program that allows you to "print" a file to PDF format by acting as a virtual printer. Using this program, you can "print" any file to PDF format.

Stuff needed
PrimoPDF (link included below)
PC with Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista


Step 1
Download PrimoPDF from the link provided in the resources section and install it to your computer. PrimoPDF is a small file (7.49MB) does not have any significant system requirements to use.

Step 2
Open your file, in this case, your MS Word file, and select the "File" menu in the upper left-hand side of the window.

Step 3
Select the "Print" option. When the print menu appears, select "PrimoPDF" from the drop down printer selection menu and click "OK". After a few moments, the PrimoPDF program menu will appear.

Step 4
Select the individual settings for your document to configure the final output file quality of your PDF file. You can choose from "Screen", "Print", "eBook", "Prepress", or "Custom".

Step 5
Select the location you wish to have your PDF file saved, and click the "Create PDF" button. This will begin the PDF creation process. Once this is complete, your PDF file will be available at the location you provided.





http://www.primopdf.com

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