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How to Convert a Word Document into a PDF File

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The Portable Document Format (PDF) is used by Adobe to create and display documents on many platforms. Files in this format are usually created by Adobe's Acrobat software and include the extension .pdf. Because PDF files are more portable than ... more »

How to Convert Type to Outlines in Adobe Illustrator

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Fonts are cool, but sometimes you want to edit them directly as objects. Luckily Adobe Illustrator lets you take a font and make it into an editable object. This guide will get you started... more »

How to Create a Check Box in Adobe Acrobat

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A check box can be added to a form in Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional so a user can check or uncheck an option. This is a simple button that can easily be created and customized for your own uses. Follow the steps below to learn how to create a ... more »

How to Create a Digital ID in Adobe Acrobat

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A Digital ID is required in order to sign and certify your PDF documents. These Digital IDs are readily available from any Adobe vendor, but they cost a decent amount of money. Actually, they are way too expensive when you consider that you can ... more »

How to create a Flash Header in a Flash!

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This tutorial shows you how to create a flash header in minutes. No tools or knowledge are required... more »

How to Create a Flyer in Microsoft Publisher

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Flyers are an effective means to advertise special events, business promotions, goods for sale and rental properties. If you are accustomed to creating flyers in Microsoft Word and feel limited by the layout capabilities, give Publisher a try. ... more »

How to Create a Style Sheet in QuarkXPress

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Style sheets allow you to create all of the styles you want to use for your QuarkXPress 3.3 or 4.0 Macintosh document. You can create or add to your style sheet at any time while working on your document. Style sheets eliminate the need to ... more »

How to Create a Text Box in QuarkXPress

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QuarkXPress 3.3 and 4.0 for Macintosh make it easy to create a text box in any Quark document. Drawing a text box gives control in positioning the document's text. Windows instructions may vary slightly... more »

How to Create a Watermark in Publisher

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Before, after or while creating a Microsoft Publisher document, you may wish to add a watermark to one or all of the pages within that document. The watermark will be inserted as a picture, set to be transparent and then sent to be the background ... more »

How to Create an Invitation in Microsoft Publisher

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Create a unique, custom invitation for your upcoming party or event using Microsoft Publisher. Select a ready-made layout from the design template or create your own design. If you know how to use Microsoft Word, it will be easy to learn the ... more »

How to Create Free PDF Files

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Rather than buying pdf software, use this free pdf creator... more »

How to Crop a Picture out of a PDF

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PDFs are tricky to work with; they aren't very forgiving when it comes to editing, and it's nearly impossible to add text where you want it. However, there is one seemigly complicated task that is actually rather simple - pulling a picture from a ... more »

How to Delete a Text Field in Adobe Acrobat

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Once a text field has been created in Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional, it takes only a few steps to delete it. The "Text Field Tool" you used to create the text field needs to be selected and then used to delete the text field you want to get rid ... more »

How to Design an Ezine Using Microsoft Publisher

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If you intend to publish an ezine, you'll want each issue to look like all the others. Design consistency is one of the most important parts of ezine publishing. Therefore, you'll want to design a template that you will use over and over again. ... more »

How to Design an Invoice With Microsoft Publisher

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Invoices, or time billing sheets, are forms that nearly every business needs. Following these steps allows you to customize these documents and publish them from your own desktop with Microsoft Publisher 2003... more »

How to Distinguish Embezzlement From Larceny

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Legally, there are specific differences between embezzlement and larceny. Embezzlement is considered the taking of money or property by someone in a position of trust with specific access to that property. Whether you are investigating possible ... more »

How to Group and Ungroup Text and Graphics in QuarkXPress

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Grouping items, such as a graphic and an article in a newsletter, allows you to reposition the entire piece in one step without displacing its components. These instructions are for QuarkXpress 3.3 and 4.0 for Macintosh; those for Windows may ... more »

How to Have a Corporation Own Shares in Other Corporations

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A corporation is a legal entity that is owned and operated by any combination of individuals, companies and corporations. As a separate legal entity, it is the corporation that is held liable for debts and other legal statutes, protecting owners ... more »

How to Import Text in InDesign

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You can import text into Adobe InDesign that you create in Word or another software program. There are advantages to typing it into a word processing program first. You can spell check your work before you place it and have a better idea of how ... more »

How to Insert Clip Art in Microsoft Publisher

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Clip art is a group of pictures that Microsoft stores for you to use within your Publisher documents. Adding clip art to your Publisher document can really add some interest and fun to your document. Keep reading to find out how you can follow ... more »

How to Insert Word Art into a Microsoft Word Document

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Word Art is a good nice way to change headline fonts and really make them standout. Here is how you add word art to your document... more »

How to Label CDs With DiscLabel

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DiscLabel is a computer program for MAC OS X that creates labels and packaging for CD and DVD discs. You can make a label using the images and tools already included in the software. Alternatively, you can use your own pictures to adorn your ... more »

How to Link Pages with HTML

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HTML contains a syntax that allows users to link pages together in any number of ways. Not only can a user link to any existing web page on the web, but web designers also use the HTML linking command to link between their own pages. The page ... more »

How to Mail Merge (Using MS Word 2003)

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How to Mail Merge is a complete tutorial for using the mail merge feature in MS Word. The tutorial is based on MS Word 2003. The tutorial explains how to process bulk or quantity mailings for home or office - letters, labels and envelopes. ... more »

How to Make a Banner Using Microsoft Publisher

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Microsoft Publisher is a tool that enables users at home to create professional looking publications, banners, and flyers. Real estate professionals use Publisher to create banners and flyers for homes they are trying to sell. Banners can be made ... more »

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