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Miscellaneous Software

Convert Text Files to PDFs for Distribution

SUMMARY: TipCase provides an application to convert text files to PDFs with just enough options so as not to overwhelm the user.

Do you need to distribute a text file, but find that sending text files seems a little unprofessional? One option is to send the file instead as a PDF, but this may require purchasing software or installing complicated tools.

As a quick method to convert your texts into better looking PDF documents, you may wish to consider the freeware TipCase Text To PDF Converter for Windows. To create a PDF, simply open the program and answer a few questions such as the document's author, keywords, subject, and title.

Converting a text file to a PDF with the TipCase Text To PDF Converter

There are not many display options available, which for some people may be a good thing. You can choose the font from a few limited choices, the size, rotation, and page size.

The software may be downloaded from the following site:

* TipCase Text To PDF Converter

This tip was written regarding TipCase Text To PDF Converter, released on February 20, 2010, running on a Windows XP system. Features, information, and screenshots for other versions / operating systems may vary.