Question: How can I create a PDF file on a Mac?
Answer:
PDF files are created by converting a document to PDF format.
Step | Instructions | Example or Picture | Notes |
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1 | Double-click the document to open it in whichever program you used to create it (typically Microsoft Word). | ||
2 | Choose menu choice File -> Print. | ||
3 | From the PDF drop-down menu, choose Save as PDF.... | ||
4 | Specify where to save the PDF file. | We suggest saving the PDF file in the same folder as the original document. | |
5 | The PDF file is now ready to upload to your website. | For uploading instructions, see the Lockers and uploading section. |
Scanning a printed document
You can also create a PDF from a printed document and then transfer it to your Mac. Scan a printed document on the school's Toshiba scanner and save the resulting PDF file to a flash drive. You can then transfer the PDF from the flash drive to your computer.
The results aren't as good as the method above. For details see How can I create a PDF file from a printed document?.