Save PDF from Illustrator CS3 with no bleed

Hello,
I was wondering if anyone knows how to save an Illustrator file to a pdf so that there is no margin or bleed. Basically, I want no white space to surround my content. Any ideas?
TIA,
Thomas

>...how to save an Illustrator file to a pdf so that there is no margin or bleed.
>...I want no white space to surround my content.
Your second statement indicates you
i do
want bleed (artwork extends past trim size so that you have a borderless end-product).
I'm going to assume the second statement more correctly represents what you want.
Either...
1. Adjust your artboard size so that your artwork extends beyond (or coincides exactly with*) the perimeter; or
2. Draw a rectangle to your desired trim dimensions and use Object | Crop Area | Make.
Then, save as PDF.
{I based this on AI 12 (CS2), so details may differ.}
*OK for screen PDF creation, but not recommended for press output. Bleed ensures your final piece is borderless even with slight trimming inaccuracy.

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