How to Convert a Microsoft Word Document to PDF Format

Open the file you wish to save. , Click the "File" button in the top left-hand corner of Word. , Go to Save As > PDF or XPS., Type in the desired file name and adjust settings as necessary., Hit Save.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open the file you wish to save.

    If this option is not available to you, go here to download Microsoft's free PDF and XPS converter.

    Note that this will only work for Windows; if you have a Mac, use the method below. , Choose Minimum Size if you wish to reduce the size and quality. , This will convert your document and open it in Adobe Reader (if you have it installed).
  2. Step 2: Click the "File" button in the top left-hand corner of Word.

  3. Step 3: Go to Save As > PDF or XPS.

  4. Step 4: Type in the desired file name and adjust settings as necessary.

  5. Step 5: Hit Save.

Detailed Guide

If this option is not available to you, go here to download Microsoft's free PDF and XPS converter.

Note that this will only work for Windows; if you have a Mac, use the method below. , Choose Minimum Size if you wish to reduce the size and quality. , This will convert your document and open it in Adobe Reader (if you have it installed).

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