Things You'll Need:
- Create PDF account
- Email address
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Step 1
Sign up for a free account with Adobe to convert your Word Files into PDF files (see links). Click "Get a trial subscription" directly under the Subscriber Sign In box. Fill out the information, agree to terms, and login. You will be allowed up to three free PDF conversions.
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Step 2
Finish editing and putting the finishing touches on your Word document. The PDF will look exactly as you see it in Word. Save the Word file as a DOC file.
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Step 3
Go back to your Create PDF browser online and click "Convert a File." Browse to the Word file you want to convert on your computer and then press "Continue."
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Step 4
Choose your settings for how you want the file to come out. If quality isn't that important, and you just want a smaller file, then select "Web" under optimization settings. If quality is important, select "Print." Check out the other options to see which fits your needs best.
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Step 5
Under "PDF Compatibility" select the version of PDF that you need your new file to be comptable with. If everyone viewing the file will have the latest PDF software, you can select Acrobat 5.0.
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Step 6
Enter which pages of the Word file you want to be produced into a PDF file (ex. pages 10-15).
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Step 7
If you don't want everyone to have the ability to print your new PDF file upon receipt, select "No Printing." Whenever they try to print they will be asked for a password or restricted. You have a choice between 40 bit (compatible with 3.x and 4.x) and 128 bit security (compatible with Acrobat 5).
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Step 8
Finally, choose your delivery method. You can have your free online PDF delivered as either an email link or downloaded directly in the browser. You will have to wait for the file to convert, which can be a matter of minutes, or as much as a few hours.
