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Get Rich Text Format Files Into Page Layout Software

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Import RTF File and Make Adjustments
Imported RTF file

This RTF file retains most formatting of original.

RTF is not a perfect solution but it can save you time if the original layout is not too complex. Normally RTF does not support graphics so you may have to transfer them separately.

  • Import the RTF file to your page layout software.

  • Tweak the formatting as necessary.

Although the tracking and kerning and alignment may need tweaking, our format in the example is almost identical to our original Word document.

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