Create, open and save files

Create, open and save files

To create, open, and save files in Adobe PageMaker 7, you can follow these steps:

Creating a New File:

1. Launch Adobe PageMaker 7.
2. Go to the “File” menu in the menu bar and select “New” or use the shortcut Ctrl+N (Command+N on Mac).
3. In the New Document dialog box, specify the settings for your new publication, such as page size, orientation, and number of pages.
4. Click “OK” to create a new blank document with the specified settings.

Opening an Existing File:

1. Go to the “File” menu in the menu bar and select “Open” or use the shortcut Ctrl+O (Command+O on Mac).
2. In the Open dialog box, navigate to the location where your PageMaker file is stored.
3. Select the file you want to open and click “Open.”
4. The selected file will open, and you can start working on it.

Saving a File:

1. Go to the “File” menu in the menu bar and select “Save” or use the shortcut Ctrl+S (Command+S on Mac).
2. If you’re saving the file for the first time, the Save As dialog box will appear.
3. Specify the name and location where you want to save the file.
4. Choose a file format from the “Save as type” dropdown menu. PageMaker supports its native .PMD file format.
5. Click “Save” to save the file.

Saving a File with a Different Name or Format:

1. Go to the “File” menu in the menu bar and select “Save As.”
2. In the Save As dialog box, specify a new name and location for the file if desired.
3. Choose a different file format from the “Save as type” dropdown menu if you want to save the file in a format other than PageMaker’s native format.
4. Click “Save” to save the file with the new name or format.

It’s worth noting that Adobe PageMaker 7 is an older software version, and its compatibility with newer operating systems and file formats may be limited. It’s always a good idea to check the compatibility requirements of PageMaker 7 with your specific system and file formats to ensure smooth operation.