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ETD: How to Create a PDF… . Kathy Fletcher Manager, Training and Publications Support Services Office of Information Technology. Prepare document formatting guidelines keyword selection Defend Distribution level Final corrections Get signatures. Convert to PDF Add bookmarks etc.
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ETD: How to Create a PDF… Kathy FletcherManager, Training and PublicationsSupport ServicesOffice of Information Technology
Prepare document formatting guidelines keyword selection Defend Distribution level Final corrections Get signatures Convert to PDF Add bookmarks etc. Optimize: Save Aslastname_first_etd.pdf Complete online submission web form Submit all paperwork ETD Creation & Submission
Convert to PDF • Need computer with Acrobat installed • Print to Acrobat printer driverorUse PDFMaker macro (Word only) • Correct problems and print again
Where is Acrobat? • Evansdale Library Lab G-13 – Acrobat 6 • White Hall Lab • During ETD Clinics: • EvLib Training Lab G-14 • White Hall Training Lab 3 • One Waterfront Place by appointment • Purchase – get academic discount • Check other labs (CBLC, etc.)
Choose Distiller or Adobe PDF as printer Click on Properties button File > Print
File > Print • Click on Adobe PDF Settings tab • Set to Screen (not eBook) or Smallest Size
If you are using unusual fonts, symbols, or equations… • Click on Edit Conversion Settings button • Click on Fonts tab • Check “Embed All Fonts”
Enhance PDF File • Bookmarks: select text, Ctrl B or Ctrl B and type bookmark title • Hyperlinks • Links to media objects • Notes to reader • Document Properties • Renumber Pages • Required: Optimize via File > Save As
Tips for Success • Allow plenty of time • Defend within suggested deadlines • Work closely with committee • Practice creating PDF files in lab • Create several backups and store in multiple locations
Support • Web:www.wvu.edu/~thesis/ • Hands-on Workshops:ETD session on Apr 5, EvLib G-14, 2-4:30pmoit.wvu.edu/support/training/schedule.html • Phone / E-mail:293-4444 x1;etd-tech@mail.wvu.edu • Walk-in Clinics:verify time and location • One-One Appointment:- mustallowone week lead time- free assistance, except for parking