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I use Word to create files, such as a book list from calibre, my address/phone book, prescription list, etc. then convert them to PDF. I start with a page size that is the same as my JBL's screen, add the content, then save the file for future editing. I then link Word with Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard to create a PDF to put on my JBL.
PDF's are ideal when one needs a stable page size and layout for a specific reader. Once the source document sets the font size and layout of the document, converting it to PDF ensures it will not change on the reader, something that is critical if the document includes tables. Tables are often used for formatting charts, lists, etc. even though the table lines may not be visible (in this case, the use of tables is often called framing and the tables themselves are called frames). PDFs will lock in that formatting and ensure it will not change when viewed on the reader, even if one zooms in on it.
Adobe Acrobat is an expensive way to create PDFs but it is the easiest and most stable way to go. Virtual printers, such as CutePFDF or PDFCreator, can be used to create PDFs but are a pain when using custom page sizes (it requires a little program hacking)and sometimes will change the page orientation (something you have no control over). I don't recommend going out and buying Adobe Acrobat just to create a few PDFs but if you do work with PDF's a lot (like I do), then I do recommend it.
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