Write to Adobe Reader

PDF stands for portable document format. This is a cross-platform file format created by Adobe to allow an exchange of information in a consistent format between various platforms. The Adobe Reader is a free PDF reader made available by Adobe to allow users to read PDF files. The Adobe Reader is included on many computer systems straight from the factory. The Adobe Reader only allows users to read PDF files. To write files for Adobe Reader, you need to use software capable of writing PDF.

Download CutePDF and install the software (see "References"). It installs as a printer, so almost any program you can print from will be able to use the printer, allowing you to create a PDF file anyone can view in Adobe Reader. Once the software is installed, you won't see anything until you use the "Print" command in one of these applications.

Open the file you want to write to PDF format. Do this in whatever program you created the file in by going to the "File" menu and choosing "Print." This gives you access to the print command dialogue box and a list of available printers.


Select the CutePDF printer under printer names from the drop-down menu and click the "Print" command. Your file will be printed (written) as an Adobe PDF file, capable of being opened and read by anyone using Adobe Reader on any platform.