Word to PDF: Convert Wrd to PDF w/ XP, Vista Compat.

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The discussion focuses on finding a Word to PDF converter compatible with Windows XP and Vista that supports batch conversion. Users recommend using the built-in "Save as PDF" feature in Microsoft Word 2007, as well as the free software PDFCreator available at FileHippo. Additionally, a mention is made of CutePDF, which functions as a virtual printer for PDF creation but lacks batch processing capabilities. The Microsoft add-on for Office 2007 is also highlighted as a useful tool for converting documents to PDF.

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  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word 2007 features
  • Understanding of PDF file formats
  • Basic knowledge of software installation on Windows XP and Vista
  • Awareness of virtual printer functionality
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  • Research how to install and use the Microsoft add-on for Office 2007
  • Explore the features and installation process of PDFCreator
  • Investigate alternative batch PDF conversion tools compatible with Windows XP and Vista
  • Learn about the limitations and capabilities of virtual printers like CutePDF
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This discussion is beneficial for document managers, office administrators, and anyone needing to convert Word documents to PDF format on older Windows operating systems.

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Hi

I have a lot of work regarding documents management. I am looking for a word to PDF converter software compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista as well which can even batch convert files. Please recommend some conversion tool.
Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
 
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word 2007:
file -> save as -> pdf
 
You can download this software - http://www.filehippo.com/download_pdfcreator/" It is legally free and useful.
 
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There is a free add-on from Microsoft which works in Office 2007; it will let you save any Word document as .pdf (but, you have to Google the add-on and download and install it first).
 
CutePDF printer. It acts as a printer but outputs PDFs. Cannot do batch processing, though.
 

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