How to convert a document to PDF

HOW TO CONVERT A DOCUMENT TO PDF FORMAT

What is PDF format?

Portable Document Format (PDF) preserves document formatting and enables file sharing between many different kinds of computer and file viewers. When the PDF format file is viewed online or printed, it retains the format that you intended. . . . . PDF is accepted as a valid format to many agencies and organizations, and viewers are available on a wide variety of platforms. See: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/save-as-pdf-HA010354239.aspx#_Toc257196638

NOTE: To view a PDF file, you must have a PDF reader installed on your computer.The Acrobat Reader is available free from Adobe Systems at: http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/

HOW TO CONVERT MS WORD DOCUMENTS TO PDF ON MAC OSX

· With your word file open, click File then Print.

· In the Print window, click the PDF button at the bottom-left then select the “Save as PDF…” option.

· Choose the location, rename the PDF file, then click Save.

HOW TO CONVERT MS WORD DOCUMENTS TO PDF ON A WINDOWS PC

MS Word 2010

Click the File tab.
Click Save As.
In the File Name box, enter a name for the file, if you haven't already.
In the Save as type list, click PDF (*.pdf).
Click Save.

MS Word 2007

Click the Microsoft Office Button, point to the arrow next to Save As, and then click PDF
In the File Name list, type or select a name for the document.
In the Save as type list, click PDF.
Click Save.

For earlier versions of Word or other ty[es of files, we suggest you go to the ILC or a campus Computer Lab and open your file in a newer version of MS Word installed on the computer. Then follow the directions above to save it as a PDF. You can also try one of the free PDF converters available online, such as: http://www.freepdfconvert.com/

HOW TO CONVERT OPEN OFFICE DOCUMENTS TO PDF:

· Click the Export Directly as PDF icon then to export the entire document using your default PDF settings.

· When asked, enter the file name and location for the PDF file.