On Mon, Dec 11, 2017 at 12:54 PM, William H. Magill <[email protected]> wrote: > > The .doc and text files require another step — namely saving (printing) them > as a PDF file first.
I've seen a few tips on using Automator with Microsoft Word to convert Word documents to PDF, but they seem rather kludgy. Alternatively, try LibreOffice: https://apple.stackexchange.com/a/250554 The rendering you get might not be ideal, but for most documents it's probably fine. > Sadly, I have never used Apple’s Automator, and don’t even know if it still > exists, let alone if it would be the tool to use. Automator or AppleScript should be fine. I'd personally probably use a shell script, but that's just preference. That StackExchange post discusses Automator and I think you can record your actions in Automator and AppleScript (Script Editor.app) > I also have no idea what mailing lists or websites now exist for such queries. Pour one out for MacOS X Hints. There is also the MacOSX-Talk group: [email protected] It's pretty low volume these days, but the sporadic questions do generate discussion. Maybe, Reddit? -- arno s hautala /-| [email protected] pgp b2c9d448
