How to Create a PDF File With Adobe Acrobat

Millions of people everyday open, print, read, and save PDF files on their computers. Most of those people are unaware of how that PDF file was created. What is a PDF file you ask? PDF stands for ‘portable document format’. A PDF file is one that can be read, printed and saved on your computer regardless of the program that was used to create it. It is also a file whose content can not be edited. The only program you need to read, print and save a PDF file is a PDF Reader which is free for anyone to download from the Internet. The most well know PDF software is Adobe Acrobat.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Adobe Acrobat Software

1. You will need the full version of Adobe Acrobat to create your own PDF files.

2. Assuming you have already installed the Adobe Acrobat program to your computer, open the file you want to turn into a PDF file. It can be any file created in any program that will allow you to print the contents. You can PDF from Word, Excel, Publisher, or any other program that offers the ability to print your work.

3. When you are ready to create the PDF file, go to the toolbar and click on FILE.

4. Now click PRINT.

5. When the printer selection window opens you will select ADOBE PDF as your printer. Yes, select ADOBE PDF as your printer!

6. After you have selected ADOBE PDF as your printer, a window will pop up telling you to name the file and select a location to store the file.

7. Using the drop down window, choose a location to save the file, enter the name you want to call the file and click SAVE.

8. Your Adobe Acrobat file has been created! Now you have a PDF file you can send via email and anyone who has the PDF reader can open, read and save the file on their computer.

Tips & Warnings

• PDF files are used frequently on the Internet for providing information that is not conveniently displayed as HTML text.
• eBooks are frequently stored and downloaded in PDF format.
• There are other brands of PDF maker software available on the Internet
• If you want to send a document to someone but you don’t want them to be able to change it, send it in PDF format!
• Check out the Resources and Related Articles on this page for other great ideas!
• While no one can change the content, pages can be added or deleted from your PDF document, but that's for another article!

Resources

• Shop for PDF Software
• Get Adobe Reader *FREE*
• Shari recommends How to eHow – The Ultimate Guide to Writing on eHow
• How To Combine PDF Files Into One File

[Psalmist4M]

on 12/2/2008 I've had so many questions about PDF's, this is very helpful and informing. Thanks for the insight. 5*s cherylgoff.com

[starlet67]

on 11/18/2008 Great info!
Thanks for sharing!