You have a text file named notes.txt and want to share it with someone who only has a PDF reader. What should you do?

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Intro to Computing - How Data is Represented

You have a text file named notes.txt and want to share it with someone who only has a PDF reader. What should you do?

AConvert the text file to PDF format before sharing

BSend the file as is; PDF readers open .txt files automatically

CRename the file to <code>notes.pdf</code> without changing content

DChange the file extension to .docx to make it compatible

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand file format compatibility
A PDF reader can only open PDF files, not plain text files like .txt.
Step 2: Choose the correct way to share
Renaming the file does not change its format; converting the file to PDF creates a compatible file.
Final Answer:
Convert the text file to PDF format before sharing -> Option A
Quick Check:
Convert format to match reader = success [OK]

Quick Trick: Convert file format, don't just rename extension [OK]

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