How Do I Save a Word Document to PDF Format?
- 1). Install the "Save as PDF or XPS add-in" for Microsoft Office (see Resources). This free add-in enables you to save Word documents as PDF files. Alternatively, go to the Adobe website and download Acrobat (see Resources). However, keep in mind that Acrobat costs money. You should also download and install the free Adobe reader (see Resources) so that you can view your PDF files.
- 2). Launch the Microsoft Word document that you want to convert to PDF. Click the "Microsoft Office" button, click "Save as" and click "PDF or XPS."
- 3). Type a name for the file in the "File name" list and select "PDF" in the "Save as type" box. Click the "Open file after publishing" check box if you want to open the PDF file immediately after converting it.
- 4). Click the "Standard (Publishing online and printing) for high quality" check box if you want a high-quality PDF file. Select "Minimum size (Publishing size) if you want a slightly-less-quality PDF file. Click "Options" and select the additional options you want to use, such as setting the page range to be printed.
- 5). Click "Publish." The Microsoft Word file is saved as a PDF file. Locate the file from the location you saved it to and double-click it to launch it with Adobe Reader.