If you’ve ever created a Word document on the Mac that includes section breaks, you’ve likely experienced the separate PDF file or blank page issues.  It’s likely a problem with Microsoft Word’s print manager but it cannot handle page breaks and either inserts a blank page or executes multiple print jobs.

If you are like me, you convert docs to PDF before distribution, and this is a real pain.  I had considered purchasing a full version of Acrobat, but found this tool:

http://www.monkeybreadsoftware.de/Freeware/CombinePDFs.shtml

The CombinePDF program allows you to select a PDF document and it will break it apart, page-by-page in a list of pages.  You can choose a page, preview it, and omit it if you like.  This solved my problem but it is also useful if you want to combine PDF files into a single document.

The instructions are minimal but what I found easiest was to download the latest .dmg to my Desktop.  I double-clicked it to mount the volume and then within the folder I dragged the CombinePDF application (with cube-type icon) into my Applications folder.  Locate the program and launch it and the rest will be self explainatory - it’s a lifesaver and makes your docs look more professional without having to explain that extra page!

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