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How to Create a PDF File
Creating a PDF File
Have you ever wanted to know how to turn your documents into a PDF file?
You can create a PDF file from your documents by using a program called a PDF Writer. Just as the name suggests, these programs will write your documents to a PDF.
Most PDF Writers use a print driver to print your documents to a PDF formatted file. So, instead of saving the files as a PDF you will actually print
them. Since the PDF writer works as a Printer you can use it right from your favorite word processor, such as Works, Word, or Open Office.
Using a PDF Writer
You can easily print your documents to a PDF file right from your word processor by following these three simple steps.
- Select File > Print or use the hotkey Ctrl-P.
- Select your PDF Writer from the list of printers.
- Name your file and save it to the location of your choice.
PDF Writers
Here is a brief list of PDF Writers which you can use to print PDF files from your computer.
- Cute PDF (Freeware)
- PDF Creator (Freeware)
- Win2PDF (FreeWare)