How To Convert Word To Pdf

This article explains how to convert a Word document to the PDF format using three methods: the Word Print menu, Save as option, and Export option. Instructions in this article apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word Online, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010.

What to Know

• Word Print menu: Select File > Print. Choose Microsoft Print to PDF > Print. Assign a name and choose a location. Choose Print.Word Save as: Select File > Print. Assign a name and location. Select the File Format drop-down arrow and choose PDF. Select Save.Word Export: Go to File and select Export > Create PDF/XPS Document > Create PDF/XPS Document. Add a name. Select Publish.

Use the Print Menu to Make a PDF

Portable Document Format, or PDF, is an easy way to preserve the formatting of your work and share it with others. It’s a widely used format in the professional world. Here’s how to convert a Word document to PDF format using the Print dialog box.

• Select File > Print.
• Select the Printer drop-down arrow and choose Microsoft Print to PDF.
• Change the settings as needed. For example, you could choose to convert individual pages into a PDF instead of the whole document.
• Select the Print button.
• Give the PDF a name and enter the location where you want to save it. Then select Save.

Use the Save as Option to Export a PDF

You can export your Word file as a PDF using the Save As function.

Select File > Print.

Select the Printer drop-down arrow and choose Microsoft Print to PDF.

Change the settings as needed. For example, you could choose to convert individual pages into a PDF instead of the whole document.

Select the Print button.

Give the PDF a name and enter the location where you want to save it. Then select Save.

• Select File > Save As.
• Give the PDF a name and enter the location where you want to save the PDF file.
• Select the File Format drop-down arrow and choose PDF.
• Select Save.

Use the Export Option to Create a PDF

Create a PDF file of your Word document using the Export feature.

Select File > Save As.

Give the PDF a name and enter the location where you want to save the PDF file.

Select the File Format drop-down arrow and choose PDF.

Select Save.

• Go to the File tab and select Export.
• Select Create PDF/XPS Document.
• Select the Create PDF/XPS Document button.
• Give the PDF file a name, choose what location to save it at, and select Publish.

Go to the File tab and select Export.

Select Create PDF/XPS Document.

Select the Create PDF/XPS Document button.

Give the PDF file a name, choose what location to save it at, and select Publish.

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