Convert a file to PDF gives users the ability to view a document created in any text editor. Moreover, it helps to avoid formatting errors that arise due to incompatibility of text editors. In this regard, PDF format is most preferable for resume and important letters. To convert a Microsoft Word file to PDF, you can use one of six available methods.
Method 1
Using Word 2010 or 2013
1. Open the file in Word.
2. Select the "File" tab and go to a new window.
3. In the "File Types" field, you must select "Create PDF or XPS Document". After that click on "Save as PDF / XPS".
4. Click Create PDF / XPS.
5. In the dialog box, you must enter a name for the file, and determine its location on your device.
6. Click "Publish".
Remember that this method is only applicable for Word 2010 or 2013, when using the 2007 version, the menu will have significant differences.
Method 2
Using Word 2007
1. Open the document to be converted.
2. Click the "File" menu item located at the top left.
3. Select the appropriate settings in order to save it as PDF.
You must remember that this method is only relevant on Windows, if you are using a Mac, you must try other methods.
4. Enter the desired filename and make any other desired settings.
5. Click "Save" to convert the document and then open it in Adobe Reader.
Method 3
Using WORD on Mac OS
1. Select and open the file you want to save.
2. From the menu, open the File> Print tabs.
3. At the bottom left, click the "PDF" button and then select "Save as PDF" from the drop-down menu.
4. Enter a title and name for the file to be created. Adjust other settings if necessary.
5. Click Save.
Method 4
Using other versions of WORD
1. Select on your computer and open the source file.
2. From the menu, click File> Print.
3. Click on the drop-down list of printers installed on the device. Select PDF in it.
4. Click OK.
Method 5
Using online converters
1. Go to any free site that offers document to PDF conversion. Such resources can be easily found on the Internet by typing the search query "convert word to pdf".
You should not use a resource that requires you to pay for this service, install any software or perform an action that you do not understand. There are many free, easy-to-use online PDF converters out there today, and you don't need to complicate your task. All sites of this purpose work on the same principle.
2. Click Browse and locate the required Word file.
3. If necessary, enter your email address. Some sites send the converted file to your mailbox.
4. Click on the "Convert" or "Convert" button, wait while the file is processed.
5. Download the converted file to your computer. If nothing appears on the screen, you should look for the converted file in your mailbox.
Method 6
How to translate a WORD document into PDF using Open Office
1. Download from the Internet OpenOffice, a free program that is fully compatible with Microsoft Word.
2. Click on the downloaded file twice to install the downloaded application on your PC.
3. Open the original Word document in the installed program.
4. Find File> Export as PDF in the main menu.
5. Come up with a name for the PDF document.
6. Click "OK" or "Save" to convert.
Useful Tips
If you decide to stop using an online converter, you should take into account that sites may have problems with their work.
Always back up your document before starting conversion.
Please note that OpenOffice can open the DOCX file, but not allow editing.
Warnings
All of these methods are relevant for standard documents. Files with complex formatting can be converted with partial loss of data.
If you intend to convert confidential documents, avoid online converters.
