Summary:Introduction There are several ways to create a PDF from a Microsoft Word document. PDF, or Portable Document Format, is used worldwide as a standard in publishing documents on the Internet. This article will briefly look at the origins and use of PDF and detail a document conversion solution that anyone can use. Background PDF has become the de facto standard in sharing documents and...

Summary:The best way to convert Word .doc files to PDF files is to download a copy of OpenOffice.org. OpenOffice.org is a free, open source, alternative to Microsoft’s pricey Office suite of programs. The interface may take some getting used to, but the functionality of OpenOffice.org and it’s low price tag makes it a powerful alternative to the current reigning office suite for...