Creating PDF Document Using Adobe Acrobat
Last Updated: September 28, 2012
Updates:
09/28/2012-In Size Requirement section, increased MB Size to 7MB
Created: July 19, 2006
Note: When using a fillable pdf do not use the "Save As" option to save the pdf. Follow the steps below to save a fillable pdf.
Size Requirement
Electronically created PDFs should not exceed 7 megabytes (7MB) in size. Files that exceed 7MB will cause the filing process to stop. If your PDF is greater than 7MB, you must break it into multiple smaller files.
Scanned documents should not exceed 50 pages per PDF file or less than 7MB in size. Files that exceed 50 scanned pages must be broken into multiple smaller files.
If your scanned document is less than 50 pages and more than 7 megabytes in size, adjust your scanner settings to;
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Black and white mode
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Density/resolution to 300 dots per inch
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Page size to default to 8.5"x11"
Step-by-Step Procedures:
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Create document in Word, WordPerfect or complete Fillable PDF
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Select File>Print
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Select Acrobat Distiller or Acrobat PDF Writer or Adobe PDF from the list of printers
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Click Print or OK
The Save PDF Files As dialog box will display
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Enter filename in the file name box
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Select where file will be located from the Save In dialog box
Note: Remember the filename and file location
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Click Save