Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning

Creating PDF files in MacOS X
MacOS X is capable of producing simple PDF files without any additional software.
Create a document that can be easily displayed both with and without a browser.
From any OS X application:

Click the File menu, then click Print.

At the bottom of the Print dialog box, click the button labeled “Save as PDF…” 

You will then be asked where to save the PDF file and what to call it. We recommend unchecking the “Hide Extenstion” box.

Related Links

PDF Overview

Acrobat Reader

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Last updated: August 16, 2004