The ability to read and to save documents as a PDF (Portable Document File) is becoming more and more common each day. Sending documents as a PDF ensures that the layout and font styles come across - even when the recipients don't have the program you used and PDF's are viewable in multiple platforms. Sending as a PDF also ensures that important documents cannot be accidentally altered
Fortunately, Windows 7 came with the ability to easily save documents as a PDF. Simply the Office button, then the "Save As" command, then select "PDF" and save in the drive and folder of your choice. Easy as 1, 2, 3!
However, if you are using an earlier version of Windows you don't have this option. But don't be dismayed...there are options you can choose from.
You may, of course, purchase an Adobe Acrobat program, which allows you to do super cool functions, such as convert PDF's to other formats, edit PDF documents, and merge and combine files. But if you're simply looking to be able to read PDF documents and/or may occasionally find the need to save a document as a PDF, then purchasing Adobe Acrobat is probably not for you.
Instead, you can try one of these free options:
(As always, use caution when visiting websites and downloading software.)
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I was actually thinking of calling you about this very thing just last week! Then I realized that my boss was having problems because we have cheap and outdated programs. FAIL! Once we move past Windows 2000 and Adobe Reader we may be in business. =0)
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