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Create A TIFF File from a Table in Microsoft Word Using Photoshop Elements

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 I recently completed Tom Jones' Masterclass  Advanced Genealogical Writing Skills Using Microsoft Word  offered through the  Family History Academy.   The class was incredible - I had no clue how much I didn't know about using Microsoft Word. If the class is offered again, I highly recommend it if you want to improve the look of your genealogy writing.  One of the topics Tom discussed was preparing Tables and Figures for print publications. They often need to be sent as TIFF files. Tom showed us how to create the files using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Adobe Photoshop.  But since I don't have Adobe Acrobat Pro, I had to figure out another way to do it. Turns out, it's easy to do in either Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements. I have Elements 2023 so instructions are based on that version - my guess is process will be similar in other editions.  1. Create your table in MS Word and save as a PDF file. 2. Open Photoshop Elem...