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Other methods to create PDF files

Depending on your authoring application, there are a variety of methods for creating Adobe PDF files:

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From most applications, you can choose File > Print and select the Adobe PDF printer in the Print dialog box to convert your file directly to PDF.

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From many applications, you can choose File > Save As or File > Export, and select PDF as the file type to convert the file to PDF.

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From many Microsoft Office applications, you can use the Convert To Adobe PDF commands or buttons in the authoring application’s toolbar.

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You can drag an application file into the Acrobat work area.

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From within Acrobat, you can choose File > Create PDF > From File, and choose your file type in the Open dialog box.

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From within Acrobat, you can choose Advanced > Acrobat Distiller, and convert PostScript files.

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(Windows) Right-click a file and choose an option from the menu.

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