How to Save a Word Document as PDF

If you need to convert a Microsoft Word document to a PDF file, use one of the methods in this guide – using Save As or Print.

Option 1: Save Word to PDF with Save As

1. Open the Word document and click the File menu. Word will display a list of options

2. Select Save As.

3. Next, click the drop-down arrow next to the Word Document and select PDF (*.pdf).

4. Finally, click Save.

Option 2: Save Word to PDF via Print Dialogue

1. Open the Word document and press the Ctrl and P keys simultaneously. This opens the print dialogue box.
2. Then, click the Print drop-down and select “Microsoft Print to PDF.”

3. Finally, click Print, select the folder to save the PDF file, give it a name, and click Save.

Conclusion

If you need to send a Word document as a PDF file, one of the methods discussed in this guide should get the job done. Let me know the method you used and why.

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