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| DATE | Sep 20, 2007 |
| TICKET | #334676 |
| STATUS | Closed |
| SUBJECT | Sending newsletter |
| CAT | Computers, Operating Systems, Applications or Connected Devices |
| TYPE | Software Applications |
| DESC | Business & Productivity |
| DESC | |
| PLATFORM | Apple Macintosh (Intel) |
| MODEL | Mac Pro |
| PROC | 2.66 Ghz |
| RAM | 1 Gig |
| DRIVE | 260 Gigs |
| NAME | Jim |
| USERNAME | daleslad |
| TECHNICAL | Little Experience |
| ISSUE | Just Started Looking |
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TICKET ARCHIVE -> Sending newsletter
daleslad - Sep 20, 2007 - 5:45 pm
What is the best format to use to send a newsletter bearing in mind that it would be going to people who have macs and windows computers.
Also to take into account that not everyone would have MS Word.
Plus there would be graphics sometimes with the newsletter.
Thanks
Also to take into account that not everyone would have MS Word.
Plus there would be graphics sometimes with the newsletter.
Thanks
leonard.leotech - Sep 20, 2007 - 8:01 pm
Jim- Welcome to Macosx.com!
I can understand why you don't want to send MSWord documents-besides the fact that they can't be read by everyone, people could freely edit them, which could potentially be an issue.
Mac OS 10 comes with a feature to print to Adobe Acrobat PDF. This option allows you to create a document that almost any computer of any type could read (and if it couldn't, it could download a free reader from adobe.com/acrobatreader). For information on how to print to a PDF, check out http://docs.info.apple.com/article.h...en/mh1035.html. These documents are read only and preserve your design so that it looks how you wanted it to look.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at any time. Good luck!
Leonard Slutsky
Macosx.com Tech
I can understand why you don't want to send MSWord documents-besides the fact that they can't be read by everyone, people could freely edit them, which could potentially be an issue.
Mac OS 10 comes with a feature to print to Adobe Acrobat PDF. This option allows you to create a document that almost any computer of any type could read (and if it couldn't, it could download a free reader from adobe.com/acrobatreader). For information on how to print to a PDF, check out http://docs.info.apple.com/article.h...en/mh1035.html. These documents are read only and preserve your design so that it looks how you wanted it to look.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at any time. Good luck!
Leonard Slutsky
Macosx.com Tech
daleslad - Sep 21, 2007 - 12:59 pm
Leonard how would I add graphics to the pdf file ?
leonard.leotech - Sep 21, 2007 - 1:51 pm
Jim-
You would make the file in any program that you want, ie Microsoft Word. Then, when you save as a PDF, the document is preserved so it looks just as it would if it was printed.
Does this make sense?
Leonard Slutsky
Macosx.com Tech
You would make the file in any program that you want, ie Microsoft Word. Then, when you save as a PDF, the document is preserved so it looks just as it would if it was printed.
Does this make sense?
Leonard Slutsky
Macosx.com Tech
daleslad - Sep 24, 2007 - 5:07 pm
Hi Leonard sorry for not getting back to you but I was out of town for the weekend.
My last question was about adding photos to the pdf file, how would I do that and what would be the best way to do it.
Thanks
Jim
My last question was about adding photos to the pdf file, how would I do that and what would be the best way to do it.
Thanks
Jim
Natobasso - Sep 25, 2007 - 11:08 am
Hi, new tech here. 
Once your file is created that app will have a create pdf option. Add the graphics to your file and once the pdf is created they will be embedded in it.
Another option are onlnine email marketing services (or check with your it dept. and see if they have an email blast already set up). Here's a few:
http://www.phplist.com/
http://www.campaigner.com/
http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp
I see constantcontact the most in emails that are sent to me.
Sending html emails is relatively straightforward but you must allow for those folks who block html for security reasons. That's why you'd post a link to a web page (your pdf most likely) where someone could download the full email in its graphic glory.
Also, be aware that you must put REMOVE ME instructions and your physical address (spam laws) so recipients can opt off your email list. Particular to each state you email to. Do some research on this so you don't make any errors. California has a particularly stringent and specific law on this.
Hope this helps!
Once your file is created that app will have a create pdf option. Add the graphics to your file and once the pdf is created they will be embedded in it.
Another option are onlnine email marketing services (or check with your it dept. and see if they have an email blast already set up). Here's a few:
http://www.phplist.com/
http://www.campaigner.com/
http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp
I see constantcontact the most in emails that are sent to me.
Sending html emails is relatively straightforward but you must allow for those folks who block html for security reasons. That's why you'd post a link to a web page (your pdf most likely) where someone could download the full email in its graphic glory.
Also, be aware that you must put REMOVE ME instructions and your physical address (spam laws) so recipients can opt off your email list. Particular to each state you email to. Do some research on this so you don't make any errors. California has a particularly stringent and specific law on this.
Hope this helps!
daleslad - Sep 25, 2007 - 2:47 pm
Hi, thanks for the help. Let me rephrase the question so that you wil be able to get a better handle on what I am trying to do.
A friend of mine in the UK is sending out newsletters to a small groiup of people who have Macs and Windows computers.
In the past they were sent out as a word attachment and some members could not open them.
I am trying to suggest to him use a pdf format but I'm not sure how to instruct him as he is using a windows and I have a Mac.
Maybe you have a better idea for accomplishing the end result.
Thanks.
A friend of mine in the UK is sending out newsletters to a small groiup of people who have Macs and Windows computers.
In the past they were sent out as a word attachment and some members could not open them.
I am trying to suggest to him use a pdf format but I'm not sure how to instruct him as he is using a windows and I have a Mac.
Maybe you have a better idea for accomplishing the end result.
Thanks.
daleslad - Sep 26, 2007 - 5:43 pm
Hi didn't get a response from the last tech.
Natobasso - Sep 26, 2007 - 10:11 pm
Your original post wasn't nearly as clear as this last one, and the answer is consequently very easy!
Microsoft word has built in pdf capability on the Mac (and probably on the pc too, and if not you'd just need Adobe Acrobat Pro for it to be added). Just print and choose save as pdf instead of sending it to your printer.
That's it!
Microsoft word has built in pdf capability on the Mac (and probably on the pc too, and if not you'd just need Adobe Acrobat Pro for it to be added). Just print and choose save as pdf instead of sending it to your printer.
That's it!
daleslad - Sep 26, 2007 - 11:59 pm
Thanks that answers my question nicely.
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