How to Create PDF Files

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get PDF creation software.

   There are many free PDF creation programs, including PDFCreator, PDF factory Pro, and PrimoPDF.
   
   You can find and download this software online.
   
   It's also likely that you already have PDF creation software on your computer, such as Adobe Acrobat (for making PDFs) and Adobe Reader (for reading PDFs).
   
   Search your computer for PDF creation software before you download anything.
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   Step 2: Open Microsoft Word.

   , Use Microsoft Word to write whatever document you'd eventually convert to a PDF.
   
   If you've already completed the document you'd like to convert, just open the document. , , , Set the preferences for the PDF you'd like to create. , This won't actually print the document, but it will convert it to a PDF.
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   Step 3: Write the document.

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   Step 4: Click "File."

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   Step 5: Click "Print."

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   Step 6: Choose your PDF printer.

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   Step 7: Click "Print."

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