Creating a PDF by printing

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Mac

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is available within the Self Service applicaton to individuals with Macs.  To access Self Service, at the desktop, select the Go menu -> Applications -> Self Service MS Windows icon

**NOTE**  If the Go menu item is not visible, click once on the desktop to make Go appear (all programs should be minimized or closed beforehand).  Go will appear at the top left hand side of the screen.

Additional Information & Requirements

For some, viewing PDF's and converting documents to PDF’s will not be enough.  Some individuals will need more functionality.  If you need to edit PDF’s, combine multiple PDF’s into one file, or work with digital signatures, you may need Adobe Acrobat Professional or Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.  For those who require additional functionality, please submit an IT Service Request to Tech Services.

Mac

1. File Menu

Within Word or the file you would like to convert to a PDF, go to File -> Print.

Mac menu with Print document selected

2. Save as PDF

Within the Print dialog box, select the drop down box to the right of the ? and choose Save as PDF -> Print.

Mac menu to save as pdf

3. Name & Save

A second Print dialog box will appear.  Either keep the default file name under Save As or change the name.  The location of where the file will save is indicated under Where.  Use the drop down box to the right of Where to change the location the file will be saved.  Click Save.

Mac save file dialog

4. Locate and Open File

Navigate/browse to the location indicated under Where when the document was saved and open the file.

 

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Article ID: 577
Created
Thu 5/21/20 12:39 PM
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Mon 7/12/21 2:54 PM