How do I share files between users on the same Macbook pro?

I have created different users on my new Macbookpro, but I can't seem to share files between two users. Help how do I share files between users on one laptop? eg. a pdf file that I want to grab from my user x and use it on user y, thanks.  By the way I have already tries going into system preferences, sharing folder, then turning on file sharing and that didnt work. thanks

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    <pre style="
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    font-size: 10px;
    margin: 0px;
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