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InDesign Tutorial 0005 - Exporting a File as a PDF

There are several reasons to create a PDF file of an Illustrator document. PDF is "portable", meaning anyone with Acrobat Reader, or Apple's Preview application can open a PDF. If you are having problems getting certain element on a page to print, creating a PDF and printing the PDF can help. If you go into graphic design, a good thing to keep in mind is that many service bureaus are moving to a PDF workflow, due to the very nature of its portability and compatibility. Now that we understand the reasons for creating a PDF, we can get to the instructions on how to create a PDF.

To export a PDF from InDesign:

1. Go to the FILE menu and choose Export PDF.

2. Select Adobe PDF from the list of formats.

3. Click the "Save" button.

4. Open the file in Adobe Reader (formerly Acrobat Reader), and print it.

That's all there is to it.