I have to agree with the PDF format. I do a lot of scanning and use the PDF format all the time.

You can use the word document to edit and make changes and once finished save as a PDF.

I have Adobe Acrobat professional.. Bargain if you like you can send me the document and I can convert it for you and email it back to you. My email is on my profile page. :)

Interesting reading. I create MS Word documents at work all the time, with pictures and all kinds of fonts inside. I found a free pdf program called Primo and use it regularly and have not had a problem with it, it creates the pdf via your printer function. Just thought I would toss in my experience in making a pdf.

I think some people will be leery of MS Word formats. Best bet now days is PDF file. You can keep the formatting nice and distribute it safely. And it’s easy to do…. also doesn’t make as large a file as Word with images and such.

p.s. since I can’t post my recipe for you I’ll probably email it to you :)

I agree with the .pdf format. Once you have it the way you want it to look, just either save as .pdf or print to .pdf if you have that capability.

If you are having them open in email, and the buyer doesn’t have Adobe, it is free and you could give them a link to the site.

What happens is that the pages do not appear the same after I save them in the PDF format…arrrgh! Look fine in MS word, then get all wonky when I save in PDF format. For example, a recipe that fits nicely on a MS Word document is split into two pages. I bought a small application to convert files….maybe I did not spend enough money????

I’ll keep plugging away. I agree it seems that the consensus PDF so will attempt to figure it out. Thanks!

Bargain… only those with MS Word would be able to open it. Not everyone has MS Word. That may sound strange, but it is not the only word processor out there despite what MS would like everyone to think.

Now, as to your problem with the way it prints and converts… have you done anything in the document set up in Word to change its print format? For instance, I print booklets from Word by setting them up to print as a booklet. You have to change formatting. From this formatting, a document does not convert well.

Whether you have or not, if you would like, you can forward it to me and I can take a peek at it to see what you got going on with it.

I also have access to the full version of Adobe Acrobat to convert it to pdf. If you need me to.

Robyn & The Critter Gang

I agree with johngermaine. I use Primo and have had no problem converting from MS Word with lots of pictures and fonts.

I just bought cookbook software using MS Acess. I just started using it and so far so good. If you need more info please email me at [email protected]. I haven’t tried it yet, but it says you can print full pages, half pages, 4×6 card and 3×5 cards. I have to work with it more to tell you more, but the cut and paste works great when copying recipes.

I agree with the idea that PDF has pretty much become the universally-accepted doc format. That said, I don’t know too much about it, but I know there are free PDF writer programs, as well as paid PDF programs like the one ShopAtUSM has. I’m guessing the formatting going wonky might be due to it not being converted in the PDF writer you are currently using. (I use CutePDF, and it sometimes makes my Word docs wonky too.)

I think if you let ShopAtUSM put a fresh pair of eyes on it (thru their program) it might be an easy fix.

ebay does not allow digital content anymore, if it is sent via email. It would have to be on a disc, before they would allow the listing.
I agree, that some folks do not have Ms Word, and some who have, do not know how to even open it. Then again there are some who don’t know how to open an pdf file.
Best way would be a printed book,

As an avid reader and writer… PDF is the most common form of e-book in the market.

I agree with the above…you don’t want to upset people (Mac) or make more work for yourself by reformatting to make them happy.

.PDF format is BEST! Looks better and is universal in acceptance! ;)

I copy and paste into Notepad – it removes all formatting, it is just a habit I have gotten into and it helps! ;)

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For those that do not have MS Word there is an additional option that is a free download. It is called Open Office. I’m sure that that name is familiar to alot of folks.

You can save files in MS format as well as make PDF’s for no cost. It is an easy and free alternative to Office and is owned by Oracle which just bought our Sun, the origal maker of the software.

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PDF is the most common I think, just like JG said. Open Office is a powerful open source alternative to MS office. I use it myself since we built our new pcs. You can make a file and export to pdf format. Open office is definitely worth checking out if you haven’t already.

Yes pdf

I have a mac and I can do pdf. It converts some how?

I agree that .pdf is the best. In an MS Word format it can be altered and edited, but .pdf it can’t. If you have Adobe Acrobat (personal or professional) you can print from MS Word and choose “Adobe distiller” to convert it to a .pdf file.

Anyone can download and open a .pdf file with Acrobat reader. MAC people can only view a word document if they have MS Word for MAC.

I am all for PDF files :)

Just about everything will suck in a Word file; the issue is the appearance once it has been imported. The PDF is an obvious alternative, due to its universal acceptance everywhere. But that might be a problem for those who wish to edit, add to, or re-arrange the material. It can be done by copy/paste from the PDF source, and some programs will actually import a PDF as text, but with uncertain results.

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A basic Word file
A PDF file
and an .rtf file

Surprisingly, the .rtf may actually retain all the formatting, but get rid of the WORD code bloat, leaving behind a nice, clean file which will behave well, generally, in all text processing environments.

Hope that helps.