How to create PDF files using Microsoft Word?

PDF or Printable Document Format files help us to protect our document files from editing and reproducing. Word files can be edited by anyone and anyhow. So we may need to create PDF files to protect our doc files.

In order to create a PDF, we need a software which can create PDF files. But most of the PDF creators are costly, then how we can create PDF files for free without a third party program.

If you don’t know already, I am sharing you a new method to create PDF files in Windows computer using Microsoft Word. In MS Word, we have the option to export our document file as PDF files. Don’t worry I will explain to you how to export word document files as PDF files.

How to create PDF files using Microsoft Word?

Step 1: From the Windows start menu launch the Microsoft Word software.

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Step 2: Click on Blank Document to create a new document file or you may just open the existing one.

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Step 3: Write your contents with proper hyperlinks and headings. Now click on FILE from the top bar.

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Step 4: Now from the left side panel click on the Export option.

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Step 5: Select Create PDF/XPS Document and click on Create PDF/XPS button.

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Step 6: Now give a file name and select save as type as PDF. Choose Optimize for Standard, this is the quality selection for your PDF document. Now click the Publish button.

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