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Easy to use, great compliment to adobe. Creates excellent quality PDF documents.
What do you dislike?
Bit of a bait and switch at the end when the pricing comes at you
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Don't hesitate; This is a great tool and very helpful
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Shorten Word File Size to 240kb Feature
The Shorten Word File Size feature helps you reduce the size of your documents effectively. You can now easily share your files or save space without compromising on quality.
Key Features
Reduce file size to 240kb quickly and efficiently
Maintain the integrity of your document’s content
User-friendly interface for quick adjustments
Compatible with various versions of Word files
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Ideal for emailing large documents that exceed file size limits
Supports storage efficiency on your devices
Facilitates faster uploads to cloud or database services
Enhances collaboration by allowing multiple users to access documents easily
By using this feature, you can solve the common problem of large file sizes that hinder sharing and storage. Enjoy hassle-free document management, whether for personal, academic, or professional purposes.
How to Shorten Word File Size to 240kb
To shorten the Word file size to 240kb, follow these steps:
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Open the Word document that you want to shorten the file size of.
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Click on the 'File' tab in the top left corner of the screen.
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Select the 'Save As' option from the drop-down menu.
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Choose a location on your computer to save the file.
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In the 'Save As' dialog box, click on the 'Tools' button located next to the 'Save' button.
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From the drop-down menu, select 'Compress Pictures'.
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A new dialog box will appear. Make sure the 'All pictures in document' option is selected.
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Click on the 'Options' button.
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In the 'Compression Settings' section, select 'Web/Screen' from the drop-down menu.
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Under 'Target output', choose 'Minimum (96 ppi)' from the drop-down menu.
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Check the box next to 'Delete cropped areas of pictures'.
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Click 'OK' to close the 'Compression Options' dialog box.
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Back in the 'Compress Pictures' dialog box, click 'OK'.
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In the 'Save As' dialog box, click on the 'Save' button to save the compressed file.
Following these steps will help you shorten the Word file size to 240kb and optimize it for web or screen use.
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Why is my Word document so large on my screen?
Check your Screen Resolution at Settings > System > Display. Try different resolutions until you find which one fits. Also in the same location, try adjusting the scaling to bring the size down to where you want it. You can set a Custom Scaling to change object size more exactly.
How do I reduce the KB of a Word document?
Go to File > Options > Save. Under Preserve fidelity when saving this document, do either of the following: Make sure that Embed fonts in the file is not selected. If you do embed fonts, select Embed only the characters used in the document (best for reducing file size) and Do not embed common system fonts.
How do I compress a Word document to 100kb?
Compress Word Files Online Drag and drop your Word file into the document compressor. Choose “Basic compression.” We'll reduce the file size and change it to PDF format. Download the file and then convert it back to Word format. The file should now be in a much smaller size—don't forget to download it!
How do you compress in Word?
With your file open in your Microsoft Office application, select the picture or pictures that you want to compress. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the Adjust group, click Compress Pictures. If you do not see the Picture Tools - Format tab, make sure that you selected a picture.
How do you reduce the MB size of a document?
DOC and DOCX format Remove unnecessary images, formatting and macros. Save the file as a recent Word version. Reduce the file size of the images before they are added to the document. If it is still too large, save the file as a PDF.
How do I resize a document file size?
How to Reduce the Size of a Word Document Compress Images. Save Images at Lower Resolutions. Avoid Embedding Fonts. Save a Copy of the Document. Stop Tracking Changes. Use the .docx Format. Insert Images Instead of Using Copy/Paste. Optimize When Saving as PDF.
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