How to Create a .pdf File
In Six Easy Steps
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To create a .pdf file, go to a computer that has the Adobe Acrobat software loaded i.e. one of our campus multimedia carts.

1.  Open the document you want to convert - EXAMPLE:  a Publisher Newsletter
2.  Go to the FILE menu and select PRINT
3.  Use the pull-down menu to select "Adobe PDF" as the printer and click OK
    (see screen shot below)
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4.  You will then get a screen asking where you want to save your .pdf file
        - browse to SAVE the document to your teacher folder
        - click the SAVE button (see screen shot below)
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5.  Your .pdf file will open in a new window  - look it over & then X out
6.  Finally, close the original document you used to create your .pdf file - that's it!

How to Create a .pdf File
Use this link to learn how to create a .pdf file from your original document.
How to Create a .pdf file
How to Link to a .pdf File from Your Web Page
Use this link to find out how to link to a .pdf file from your teacher web page so parents can view and print documetns without distortion or loss of formatting.
Linking to a .pdf File
Download Acrobat Reader - it's FREE!
ALL LDISD computers have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, but you can use this link to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in to your home computer. It's FREE and required to view .pdf files
Download Acrobat Reader

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