* File size is key: The number of pages depends on the file size of the text document and the formatting. A single page of plain text will take up far less space than a page with images, complex formatting, or a large font size.
* CD capacity: A standard CD-ROM has a capacity of about 700 MB (megabytes).
* Text compression: Using compression software can significantly reduce the file size of the text document, allowing more pages to fit on the CD.
Example:
* Plain text: A page of plain text (no formatting, standard font) might be around 2-5 KB (kilobytes).
* Formatted document: A page with images, complex formatting, and a large font might be 100-500 KB.
To estimate:
1. Estimate the average file size of a single page of your document.
2. Divide the CD capacity (700 MB) by the estimated file size per page.
Remember, this is just an estimate. Actual page count will vary depending on the factors mentioned above.