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====Microsoft Office Users (Mac and Windows)==== | ====Microsoft Office Users (Mac and Windows)==== | ||
PDF creation is built-in to new versions of Microsoft Office | PDF creation is built-in to new versions of Microsoft Office | ||
# From any MS Office Document go File > Save As | # From any MS Office Document go File > Save As | ||
| − | #Choose '''PDF''' from the File Format dropdown | + | # Choose '''PDF''' from the File Format dropdown |
| + | # Click on the Options button and make sure the Document structure tags for accessibility and Create bookmarks using Headings checkboxes are checked. | ||
====Mac Users==== | ====Mac Users==== | ||
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====Create a PDF on MS Windows==== | ====Create a PDF on MS Windows==== | ||
'''Option 1 - Windows 10 has print to PDF built-in'''. | '''Option 1 - Windows 10 has print to PDF built-in'''. | ||
| − | From any app choose File > Print > Microsoft Print to PDF. | + | *From any app choose File > Print > Microsoft Print to PDF. |
| − | + | *Using an older version of WIndows? Try some of the options below. | |
| − | Using an older version of WIndows? Try some of the options below. | + | |
'''Option 2 - Use a program's built-in Export to PDF''' | '''Option 2 - Use a program's built-in Export to PDF''' | ||
| − | Google Chrome, MS Office and LibreOffice all have the ability to Export or Save As PDF built-in to the application. | + | *Google Chrome, MS Office and LibreOffice all have the ability to Export or Save As PDF built-in to the application. |
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| + | * [[Create an Accessible PDF]] | ||
| + | * [[Combine PDFs into one file]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:14, 25 April 2024
Learn how to create a PDF from a digital file or application already on your computer.
Note: this article assumes you do not have Adobe Acrobat Pro installed which is a great tool for creating PDFs.
Microsoft Office Users (Mac and Windows)
PDF creation is built-in to new versions of Microsoft Office
- From any MS Office Document go File > Save As
- Choose PDF from the File Format dropdown
- Click on the Options button and make sure the Document structure tags for accessibility and Create bookmarks using Headings checkboxes are checked.
Mac Users
PDF creation is built-in to the Mac OS. You do not need any special software installed.
- From any application on your Macintosh go File > Print
- From the PDF drop-down menu (lowerleft) choose "Save as PDF"
- Enter the filename and location to save your pdf
- Click Save to create and save your pdf
Create a PDF on MS Windows
Option 1 - Windows 10 has print to PDF built-in.
- From any app choose File > Print > Microsoft Print to PDF.
- Using an older version of WIndows? Try some of the options below.
Option 2 - Use a program's built-in Export to PDF
- Google Chrome, MS Office and LibreOffice all have the ability to Export or Save As PDF built-in to the application.
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