How do I create a PDF document?

You can create PDF documents from almost any application you use on your computer. PDF documents are created through a process similar to printing so you will usually NOT find PDF as a file type in a Save window.

For Macintosh users:

Creation of PDF documents is native to Mac OS X so no additional software or configuration is needed.

• Choose Print from your application's File menu
  
• Click the PDF button located at the lower left of the Print window.
• Choose Save as PDF... from the drop down menu.
  
• Enter the name you want for the name of the PDF document, choose the location and click Save.

For Windows XP users:

To create PDF documents, a PDF "printer" needs to be installed on your computer.

• Go to http ://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp
• Click Free Download on the left side of the window.
• Click Save File
• Open the file you have just downloaded - the name is CuteWriter.exe
• If you receive security type messages choose OK and/or Run
• Choose Next in the Setup - CutePDF Writer window
• Choose I accept the agreement and click Next
• Click Install
• At the notice "CutePDF Writer must be used with PS2PDF converter." ..., choose Yes.
• After a few seconds, you may notice a momentary flash of a black window - this means the setup is complete.
• It is recommended you Restart your computer now before continuing.
• Open the document from which you want to create a PDF document.
• Choose Print from the application's File menu
• Choose CutePDF Writer from the drop down menu adjacent to Name: in the Printer section of the Print window.
• Click OK.
• Enter a name for your PDF document, choose the location and click Save.