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How can I create a PDF file?

Using an IT Services PC

If you are using an IT Services PC with Office 2010 or Office 2007 installed you can save your files in PDF format from your Office application:

Office 2010

click the File tab
choose Save & Send
click on Create PDF/XPS Document and click the Create PDF/XPS button
name the pdf
click the Options ... button to select a page range, selection or output layout
click on Publish

Office 2007

click Office icon
choose Save As from the drop down menu
select PDF oe XPS from the list
name the pdf
click the Options ... button to select a page range, selection or output layout
click on Publish

Using online services

There are online file conversion services on the web, such as:

IT Services cannot guarantee that they will always be be available or that they will remain online.

Using an IT Services Apple iMac

On a Mac you can turn any file into a PDF using the Print function. Click on Print and then from the PDF menu, choose Save As.

Using your Home PC

Nuance PDF Converter Pro is available from the University library, free of charge, to students and staff for installation on you own PC. For more information, see:

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