Can't convert PPT to PDF using File->Print

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Can't convert PPT to PDF using File->Print

Before downloading Leopard, I used to be able to convert my powerpoint slides to PDF handouts, either as 2 slides per page, 3 slides per page, etc. I no longer have a prompt to do that. The IT dept at my institution told me that Leopard removed that function. I have a hard time believing that. Does anyone know how to convert powerpoint slides to PDF handouts?

Mac OS X, Mac OS X (10.5)

Posted on Nov 26, 2007 9:39 AM

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Answer 1

Nov 26, 2007 10:58 AM in response to Evelyn Addo

This was not removed in Leopard.

Do you have the PDF menu in the lower left of the Print dialog? Others here have mentioned that they don't have this menu, and they solved the problem by doing a clean install.

Do you see the PDF menu in other applications?

I just ran a quick test and was able to save a PowerPoint doc to .pdf.

Hope this helps.

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Answer 2

Nov 26, 2007 11:02 AM in response to Evelyn Addo

I have the same problem. I did a clean install of 10.5, and it caused the problem. I did an archive then install to two other Macs and they still have the pdf print function. I'm going to the Apple Store Tuesday and hopefully they have the answer. If they do, I'll post it.

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Answer 3

Nov 26, 2007 11:19 AM in response to Evelyn Addo

Here is the thread where the fix is discussed:

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1211276&tstart=50

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