Create a PDF

by duck_tape_ in Circuits > Software

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Create a PDF

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This is my first Instructable, so go easy on me. Creating a PDF file is very simple. PDFs are very useful. Although you can not edit the text once you have created it, It is a great format for proof reading, making notes, and many other things.

What You Need

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The only thing you need for this is adobe acrobat, and a web page, text/word document, or anything else you can print. If you don't have acrobat, you can get a free, 30 day trial here.

Find What You Want to Turn Into a PDF

First, find what ever you want to turn into a PDF. This could be a word document, a web page, a picture, any thing you can print.

Print

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Go to print the document like you normally would, but don't pres print. Don't use a short cut that will print it to the default printer.

Print to Acrobat

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Now go to the drop down menu where you chose the printer, and chose "Adobe PDF" You may have to install it as a new printer. Once you have selected that, you can pres print.

Done

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Now just, when prompted, select where you want to save the PDF, pres save, and you are done. It might take a few seconds, but just leave it until it opens Acrobat, with your PDF open.