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Do you need to create a PDF document? It's the easiest file type to send to others, and it's the most compatible file for all different systems (like between your computer and phone and tablet). Read on for a list of different ways to make PDF documents.
Making a PDF File
- Open Adobe Acrobat.
- Click + Create or Create a PDF .
- Choose how to make your PDF and follow the on-screen prompts to make the document.
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QuestionHow can I merge two PDF files into one?Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.You can use Acrobat or CutePDF to do that by using the Merge function. If you don't want to use any software, you can also do it the old-fashioned way by printing both documents and scanning the pages in the desired order to create a new PDF.
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QuestionCan I create a PDF file from pictures?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYes. One easy way to do this is to save an image as a PDF file in a graphics editing program, such as Adobe Photoshop. Your scanner software might also allow you to save scanned images as a PDF. If you have Microsoft Word, paste one or more images into a .doc file and export it as a PDF.
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QuestionWhat programs can I use to create PDF files?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYou can export PDF files from Word documents or create them in Adobe Acrobat Pro. There are also a variety of free programs you can use, such as AbleWord or PDFMate.
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- The links in the text will not work in PDF format, so be sure to write the entire URL (https://something.com) instead of linking text (creating hyperlinks).Thanks
- You can use OpenOffice instead if you don't have Word.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/combine-files-into-a-pdf-mchl21ac2368/mac
- ↑ https://support.google.com/docs/answer/49114?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop#zippy=%2Cdownload-a-copy-of-a-file
- ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/save-or-convert-to-pdf-or-xps-in-office-desktop-apps-d85416c5-7d77-4fd6-a216-6f4bf7c7c110
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