Converting a Word file to .pdf

[AerBabe]

I'm sure I've posted here before to ask, but search isn't revealing the thread ... sorry. I need to convert a Word file to .pdf format. Can anyone point me towards some a free softward download, please?

[tired-flyboy]

Try here Cute PDF (http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp)

Its all you'll need.

[Mac the Knife]

Or pdf995 - http://www.pdf995.com/ - my personal favourite when I was using MSWord. Installs as a printer driver so no hassles. $9.95 for the registered version (the free version works just fine) or a money-well-spent $19.95 to register the whole suite (Pdf995, PdfEdit995, and Signature995).

Now I mostly use OpenOffice 2.0, which has built-in PDF conversion.

[Avtrician]

Download open office, its free and the word processor has an option to export as a pdf. It opens word docs, and can save them as word files as well.

[BEagle]

I also use CutePDF. Basically it installs as though it's a printer; when you wish to convert your MS Word document to a .pdf, just use 'File','Print' and then select the CutePDF option in your printer list. Doesn't take long - when it's finished just save it to wherever you wish.

But if you use it to create a .pdf version of a MS PowerPoint presentation, the file size could well become pretty big!

[AerBabe]

Thanks so much, guys. As always, the source of all knowledge!