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How to get the most out of PDF with Microsoft Office
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Published onAugust 12, 2019
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Microsoft Office Word documents are commonly used in business and schools, but not everyone might have an Office 365 subscription, or the software to view .Docx files on a computer. There’s no need to worry though as it is easy to convert Word documents into PDFs for a more universal file sharing and viewing experience. In this guide, we’ll take a look at how you can do just that, on both Windows, macOS, and though other software.
With Word on Windows 10
If you’re already using Microsoft Word on Windows 10, converting the file to a PDF just takes a few simple steps. To get started, open your word document. Then, click on theFiletab. Next, selectSave Asfrom the list on the left. You’ll then want to select where you’ll be saving your file, and then navigate over to theSave as Typebox. Click the arrow next to theSavebutton and then scroll through the drop down list and selectPDF (*.pdf).The file should then automatically open up.
With Word On MacOS
Granted you’re running Microsoft Word on MacOS, converting files to PDF is a similar process. Once the file is open, you’ll want to click theFilebutton in the top menu-bar. After that, click onSave As.Name your file, and then choose its location to be saved. Finally, in theFile Formatbox choose PDF. You’ll then want to click theExportbutton to end.
With Google Drive
If you don’t have Office on Windows 10 or MacOS, and just received a word document and want to convert it to PDF for viewing or sharing, Google Drive will make your life easier. Simplyvisit the website here, login, and then click on theNewbutton on the side. Then, clickFile Uploadand select the document you want to convert.
Once it is uploaded to Google Drive, you’ll see a pop up on the lower right telling you that it is complete. Next, double-click that notification to open. Along the top, click onOpen With, an choose Google Docs.In the new tab, visit theFiletab and clickDownload Asand then choosePDFfrom the list. Your browser will then save a copy of the word Doc as a PDF to your computer for sharing.
With Online Tools
The inbuilt save feature in Word might be the best way to go, but there are many other tools that you can use to convert Office documents to PDFs as well. Some good examples include online tools like freepdfconvert.com, pdf2doc.com, as well as smallpdf.com. Let us know which method you find best in the comments below.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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