How to Convert an MS Word Doc Into a PDF for Free
Adobe's PDF file format is an industry standard for distributing documents. The PDF format retains a document's layout from one computer to another, and requires only the free Adobe Acrobat Viewer software to view and print. If you need to create a PDF, a number of free applications are available that convert from formats such as Microsoft Word to the PDF format.
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Find one of the many free PDF conversion applications. A simple Internet search on the terms "free PDF software" will turn up a number of options. To avoid potentially spyware-infested software, go to a software site like Download.com and perform your search.
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Download an application. Select a location on your hard drive that is easy to locate.
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Install the application. Almost all PDF conversion software installs a printer driver, which in some operating systems will require administrative rights. If your user account doesn't have sufficient rights, log onto your computer as an administrator and install the software.
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Open your Word document. Print your document, selecting the printer driver installed by the PDF conversion software. Usually, the printer driver will have the same name as the converter.
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Name your file. When prompted, type in a file name for your PDF and select a location on your hard drive. Some PDF conversion software will also let you enter additional information, such as the author's name, a file description, and keywords.
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Create your file. Once you have entered the file name, location, and any other relevant information, the PDC converter software will turn your Word document into a PDF file. You can now post the PDF to a website, send it via email, or save it for future reference.
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