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 Subject: How to make a PDF-file from your application and CV at no cost... 17/06/09, 23:26 
bcmeier
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How to make a PDF-file from your application and CV at no cost

0. Preamble
1. The tool we need
2. Obtaining OpenOffice
3. Make a PDF
4. The outcome



As we all have learned by attending the "CV and application course by WT/WID" our applications and CVs should be send as a PDF-file to your desired employer attached to an e-mail.

This tutorial shows one solution to export your application to a PDF-file at no cost - there might be other solutions. Use what suits you best.




0. Preamble

This hint is a double feature in reflection to the latest course "Application and CV" by WT/WID.

- How to make a PDF-file
- At no cost, so to speak: reducing costs of software licencing

Sounds good? Read on. In a hurry? Skip to topic #2. But come back later to topic #1.

This posting is meant as a problem-solver, to provide an easy solution, not as an advertisement.
Legal remark: All trademarks are property of their respective owners.



1. The tool we need

To make a PDF file from an existing file is easy and there is an easy way using up-to-date software:

OpenOffice 3.1

OpenOffice is an office application suite available for a number of different computer operating systems (Linux, Windows, Mac OS). Over 80 languages are supported and you could even load your Microsoft Word DOC-files, so absolutely NO WORK IS WASTED.

Best of all it's mighty in purpose (word processor, presentation, spreadsheet, data bank, etc), open-source and freely published under the GNU Lesser General Public License (see details at OpenOffice.org).

To keep this story short: you can install it on as many computers as you like without being considered a software pirate or licence profiteer, because it's permitted to do so (check with OpenOffice.org).

What does that mean?

- You don't have to pay for it (but you are strongly encouraged to donate if you feel well served by OpenOffice - or to contribute if you feel skilled to do so)
- You get a mighty package of application fully operational: no ad-, spy or malware
- You could use ALL YOUR Microsoft Word DOC-files and load them into OpenOffice as well

And there's more: using add-ons you could easily create your own or use ready-made solutions and templates:

- Calendars, yearly or monthly, ...
- Styles/templates for publishing (e.g. manuscript, flyer, brochures, etc.)
- ... (check with OpenOffice.org for a complete list)



2. Obtaining OpenOffice

Just browse to OpenOffice.org and click on "Language projects" at the top of the website to choose your preferred language.

Next search your language, click and follow the steps to install OpenOffice on your PC.

After installing OpenOffice you could create or load your application or CV into OpenOffice IMMEDIATELY.



2. Make a PDF

And now the fun part:

- Your file (application, CV, whatever) loaded into OpenOffice
- Open the menu "File" and select "Export to PDF"
- Select your directory for storing and type a file name
- Click "Export" and there you are

Now you could use this PDF-file for your application cover e-mail, upload it to websites or print it.

(In most cases you don't have to modify the export parameters, otherwise use the "Help"-Button.)



3. The outcome

Well, as handy and useful OpenOffice is, it is a complete working application suite in response to Microsoft Office packages.

But the most challenging points here are:

- OpenOffice comes at no costs
- OpenOffice is free to copy
- You don't have to worry about software licencing (check with OpenOffice.org)

Try it and get carried away.

Good luck with your PDF-file(s)!


Bernd C.
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