PDF files are popular file types for sharing and storing information. They can be created in a variety of ways, but the most common way is by using Adobe Acrobat. To create a PDF file, you first need to create a document called a “file” or “file type.” This document will contain the basic information needed to create a PDF file. Next, you need to add the necessary elements to your document. These elements include the name of your document, the filename (or path), and any other required information. After you have added all of these elements, you can start creating your PDF file by clicking on the “Create” button at the top of your screen. This will take you to a new window where you can choose one of several options:

  1. Choose “File Type” and enter an appropriate name for your document. For example, if you want to call your document “My Document,” then select this option.
  2. Choose “Format” and enter some basic information about your document such as page size and margins. You can also choose to use different types of fonts and colors.
  3. Choose “Convert To PDF” and click on the button next to it. This will take you to another window where you can choose one of several conversion methods: Adobe Acrobat’s own conversion tool or Microsoft Word’s built-in converter.
  4. Click on the “Finish” button at the bottom of this window and your document will be created as a PDF file!

The one feature of OpenOffice that impressed me the most was the ability to convert Writer documents into PDF format with the click of a button. However if you do not want to go through the process of installing OpenOffice you can install the open source PDF Creator. This is a very handy stand a lone utility.

Just launch PDF Creator go to Document Add

When explorer opens up make sure you’re looking for “All files”. The Default is PostScript Files. Double click on the document you want to convert.

You will get the following confirmation dialogue box confirming the need to temporarily set PDFCreator as the default printer. I check the box to not ask again then click OK.

Next you will get a dialogue box to enter in pertinent information regarding the document. If you want to see the PDF result right away then place a check in the box to open the default PDF viewer. Then click on Save.

Now make sure you are saving the document as a PDF

And there we have it! As you can see I have my default viewer set to Foxit Reader.