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diff --git a/help/C/save.page b/help/C/save.page index 8c1a7b1..575c36a 100644 --- a/help/C/save.page +++ b/help/C/save.page @@ -8,25 +8,61 @@ <title>Saving to a File</title> - <p> - To save the current document to a file use the <guiseq><gui>Document</gui><gui>Save</gui></guiseq> menu (<keyseq><key>Ctrl</key><key>S</key></keyseq>). - When you save, there is a choice of three file types. - </p> - <terms> + <steps> <item> - <title>Portable Document Format (PDF)</title> - <p>A PDF can contain multiple pages (like a book) and is easy to distribute to other people. Most people do not have software to modify PDF documents so this format is best used for archiving.</p> - <p>Use this type if you have scanned multiple pages of text.</p> + <p>Navigate to the <guiseq><gui>Document</gui><gui>Save As</gui></guiseq> menu + (or press <keyseq><key>Shift</key><key>Ctrl</key><key>S</key></keyseq>). + </p> </item> <item> - <title>JPEG</title> - <p>JPEG file is the file format used by digital cameras and is very small and so easy to distribute. Most people have software to modify JPEG photos and this format is suitable for uploading to social networking sites. If you have scanned multiple pages then a JPEG file will be written for each page.</p> - <p>Use this type if you want to modify or upload the scanned images.</p> + <p>From the "Save As" dialog box, choose one of the supported file + types, or simply change the extension in the "Name" field. + </p> </item> <item> - <title>PNG</title> - <p>PNG files contain the raw data from the scanner. This makes them much larger than JPEG files and not suitable for distributing. If you have scanned multiple pages then a PNG file will be written for each page.</p> - <p>Use this type if you need high resolution files for editing</p> + <p>Press the "Save" button.</p> </item> - </terms> + </steps> + + +<table frame="bottom left right top" rules="rows cols" shade="rows"> + <title>Supported File Types</title> + <tr> + <td><p><em>Type</em></p></td> + <td><p><em>Brief Description</em></p></td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td><p>PDF</p></td> + <td><p>A PDF can contain multiple pages, like a book, and is easy to distribute. Only a small number + of linux programs can modify PDF documents, so this format is recommended primarily for archiving. + See the <link href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/pdf">PDF Wiki page</link> for more information. + </p></td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td><p>JPEG</p></td> + <td><p>JPEG is the file format used by digital cameras to save pictures. A JPEG file is relatively + small, very easy to distribute, and suitable for uploading to social networking sites. Most operating + systems come with a JPEG editor by default. If you have scanned multiple pages, a JPEG file will be + created for each page. Use this file type if you want to modify or upload the scanned images. + See the <link href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/jpeg">JPEG Wiki page</link> for more information. + </p></td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td><p>PNG</p></td> + <td><p>PNG files contain the raw data from the scanner. This makes them very large and not suitable + for distributing. If you have scanned multiple pages, a PNG file will be created for each page. + See the <link href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_Network_Graphics">PNG Wiki page</link> + for more information. + </p></td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td><p>TIFF</p></td> + <td><p>TIFF files contain the raw data from the scanner. This makes them very large and not suitable + for distributing. If you have scanned multipe pages, a TIFF file will be created for each page. + See the <link href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagged_Image_File_Format">TIFF Wiki page</link> + for more information. + </p></td> + </tr> + +</table> </page> |