The list of PDF’s created can be arranged based on file size, on date, on recently modified and other options similar to that of buzzword but here you have two more additional features.

Click on this icon to view your files as list.

Click on this icon to view your files as thumbnails.

When you view a PDF via acrobat Create PDF you have a similar toolbar to Adobe Acrobat viewer.

The created PDF can also be downloaded and viewed, emailed etc, totally independent of Acrobat.com

On the right you have an info panel to view the information and the status of the document. The basic details of contain the name of the owner, created date, modified date and the size of the document.

Sharing

The share functionality of Create PDF is similar to that of buzzword is similar to that but with a different look. To share a document you can drag and drop the file or browse through your hard disk and upload it. Then type the email address you want to share the document with as well as a subject and a personalized message. This will send an email to the person. The person can then view just by clicking the link in the email.

The lower section displays the email address of any people with whom you have shared the document. If you want to share the document with more people click the + (plus) icon.

Under this you will notice three options concerning the level of access you allow for the document.

Not shared – Only the owner can access the document

Limited Access – Only people you specify can access and download the document.

Open Access – Anyone can access and download the document, all they need to be provided with the URL.

Bonus Features

At the bottom of the screen there are some great displays of useful information that other online word processing services don’t offer.

The first one shows the history of the documents created. The next is the number of spelling errors in the document. The next number is the word count and finally the jog wheel indicates the contact with the server and the status of your document.

Conclusion

Compared to other online word processors, Buzzword is a great tool as it is a one stop place for all your word processing needs. If the PC doesn’t have a PDF converter this tool comes in handy as you can create a PDF anytime and anywhere. The only drawback is that you can convert only five files for free and then you have to sign up to continue the service. Being an online tool the subscription should to be for worldwide consumers but Adobe has limited this facility for US and Canadian consumers only. This does limit the overall usefulness of the tool as a world wide web service.

You can also view a tkGuru video about Adobe Create PDF