How to Save a Word Document as a PDF Document

Microsoft Word documents are among the most frequently saved file types as PDFs. PDF files contain text and, on occasion, images created in Microsoft Word.

While PDFs are ideal for making accurate digital copies of paper documents, you can also create a PDF from a regular Word document.

If you want to save a Word document as a PDF, you can use the Microsoft Word desktop app or Word for the Web. This is how.

Save a document as a PDF

In most versions of Microsoft Word, you can save the Word document straight to a Pdf file type by following the steps below.

1. Open an existing Word document or start a new one.
2. At the top-left of the Word program window, click the File tab or menu option.
3. In the menu, select the Save As option.
4. Click the Browse button or option on the Save As a window to select a location on your computer to save the file.
5. Select Save as type from the drop-down arrow.
6. Choose PDF (*.pdf) from the drop-down menu.
7. To customize your PDF, click the Options button.
8. When finished, click OK.
9. Then click Save.
10. The PDF file you saved will open in your default PDF viewer.

Export a document as a PDF

A new feature in Microsoft Word 2016 is the ability to export a Word document to PDF format, creating a PDF file. To export your Word 2016 document to PDF, follow the steps below. A new feature in Microsoft Word 2016 is the ability to export a Word document to PDF format, creating a PDF file.

Follow the steps below to convert your Word 2016 document to PDF.

1. Start a new Word document or open an existing one.
2. Click the File tab or menu option in the upper-left corner of the Word program window.
3. Select the Export option from the menu.
4. Select Create PDF/XPS Document and then click the Create PDF/XPS button.
5. On the right, click the Create PDF/XPS button.
6. Select a folder on your computer where you want to save the file in the Publish as PDF or XPS window.
7. Choose Publish.
8. Your default PDF viewer will open the published PDF file.

Download a document as a PDF using Word for the Web

If your computer does not have Microsoft Word installed, You can save and download a Word document as a PDF using Word for the Web.

1. Go to Word Web
2. Sign up for free by clicking the button.
3. Enter your email address and a strong password.
4. To verify your email or phone number, enter the code.
5. After signing in, select Word from the left apps menu.
6. Click Upload on the right side.
7. Discover the Word document and press the Open button.
8. When your document opens in Word online, go to the top left and select File.
9. Choose Save as>. Save as a PDF.
10. A PDF file of this saved document is downloaded to your computer.

My name is Lincoln Edward, I am a Microsoft Office expert and a full-time blogger with 5 years of experience in the technology industry. I have written technical blogs, white papers, and reviews for a variety of websites.