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Subject: Re: how to convert Excel tables/charts into EPS or PDF without losing 
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On Aug 26, 8:09 am, Luna Moon <lunamoonm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> how to convert Excel tables/charts into EPS or PDF?
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am creating tables and charts in Excel and then I want to convert
> them into EPS or PDF (one chart/table per pdf file) so I could use
> them in Latex. It is also a means of maintaining tables/charts without
> losing quality. Any fast convenient way of doing so?
>
> Any thoughts?

"Print" them to a file using a postscript or PDF driver.  On a Mac
this is as simple as choosing "Print" and then clicking on the
"Save to PDF" button.  On a PC you'll need to... well, this page
has all the details---
http://www.freeopenbook.com/pdf-hacks/pdfhks-CHP-4-SECT-9.html

I did this for my WinXP setup and it works wonderfully.