Creating PDFs

What is a PDF file, anyway?
PDF or Portable Document Format is a file type that was created by Adobe. PDF allows files and documents to be viewed regardless of what office suite, operating system, or resolution the receiver is using. In short, PDFs make it easier for more people to be able to access your content. PDF files are often associated with the following image:

pdf icon

You will need a PDF reader to view PDF files. Adobe offers their reader - Acrobat Reader - for free from their website. You can download it at http://adobe.com.

How do I Create PDF Files?
District employees can create PDFs in one of three ways - Using Primo PDF which has been installed on teacher and student computers, using OpenOffice, or using Adobe software if you have a licensed copy on your computer. Click on the links below to view instructions for creating PDF Files.

Create PDF Files Using Primo PDF

  1. Open the item  you wish to convert to a PDF File
  2. Click on File from the menu at the top of the program screen
  3. Select Print
  4. From the printer selection drop box, select Primo PDF
  5. When the Primo PDF window opens, click on the button with three dots (…) at the end of the Save As row to select where to save your pdf
  6. Name the PDF
  7. Save
  8. The item you chose to print will be converted to a pdf file and saved in the location you chose
  9. When the conversion is complete, the pdf file will automatically open for your viewing

Create a PDF Using OpenOffice

  1. Create a document, presentation, spreadsheet, or newsletter in OpenOfficescreenshot of OpenOffice pdf icon
  2. Click on the PDF icon on the main menu
  3. Follow the screen prompts to save your PDF
  4. The PDF file will open for your viewing when the conversion is complete.

Creating a PDF Using Adobe Acrobat - Coming Soon