How to Make a PDF in OpenOffice.

     In this Instructable I will show (tell?) you how to make a PDF in the FREE program/office suite/Microsoft Office replacement OpenOffice.  This is really easy, and I found out how by just trying to learn more about the program when i first downloaded it.  This works with four of the applications in OpenOffice, Calc, Draw, Impress, and Writer.  Steps 1-2 and 4-8 are universal for each of these.

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     The first step is simple, open OpenOffice.

     This is easy, just double click the application you want to use as long as it is either  Calc, Draw, Impress, or Writer.  I am using writer in this Instructable.

Just type and do what you need done.  Note that Impress is like PowerPoint, and can even be saved as one, so don't add animations if you only want a PDF and do if you are using the PDF to print copies for those who missed it of could not see it.

  Go to "File" then click "Export as PDF...".

     This is simply formatting the PDF.  You get to choose stuff like image quality!!!!!!!!  When your done click Export.

All you have to do is name the document (this will only be the name of the PDF, not the document, example PowerPoint Presentation, itself), choose a location, and click Save.

     Go to the PDF's location and open it up.  Congratulations, you just made a PDF in OpenOffice!!!!!!!!