Convert Word documents to PDF

How to convert Word documents to PDF is shown here using free tools. If you send the Word document by e-mail or distribute it on the Internet, converting it to PDF eliminates compatibility problems with other users.

Convert Word to PDF with Microsoft Word

Once you have opened a document in Word, you can save it in various file formats – including PDF.

• Open the corresponding document in Microsoft Word.

• Click on “File” and select the option “Save as”.

• A new dialogue box opens where you can specify the location, file name and file type.

• Select the format “PDF” under “File type” and click on “Save”.

• The document will then be converted into a PDF file and saved to the selected location.

Convert Word file to PDF

You can also save any document in PDF format in Word 2016, but here the procedure is a little different:

• Open the desired document in Word.

• Click on “File” in the menu bar. Then select “Export”.

• Click on the button “Create PDF/XPS document”.

• A new window will open where you can specify the file name and location. Also make sure that the file type is set to “PDF”.
  • Click on “Publish” to create the new PDF file.