What is a PDF file and how do I make one?
PDF stands for “Portable Document Format”. It is a file format create by Adobe that preserves the layout, fonts, images and graphics of the document. By creating a PDF file from your book document you are guaranteeing that the person who views that file is seeing it exactly as you intended it to be seen. For even more information about PDF visit the Adobe PDF information page. In order to create a PDF file you first need to create your document using the word processing software or application of your choice such as MS Word. Once you have your book document looking exactly as you want it you would then convert it into a PDF file using a PDF writer program. The most popular PDF writer is Adobe Acrobat. Their program is considered one of the best but it is expensive. There are some other PDF writers out there that are more affordable if you are on a budget. Some other options are: • OfficeReady Professional 3.0 Affordable software for MS Office that enables you to create a PDF file from
