Microsoft Word uses the DOCX file format by default. But did you know you can also create a PDF file in MS Word? This can be very useful, since a PDF has two key advantages over a standard MS Word document:
Creating PDFs in Microsoft Word is quick and simple, too. Let us explain.
In Word for Windows, you can export a document as a PDF. To do this:
This does not replace the original document, so you can still edit it in Microsoft Word and export it again if you need to update the PDF. You can also use this method to create an XPS file, which is like a PDF but a much less common format. As such, PDF is usually your best choice.
The process for creating a PDF is a little different for Mac users:
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To save the PDF as a separate document, make sure to change the file name and/or location. If you do not, the PDF will replace the DOCX file.
If you have no tolerance for Windows and Bill Gates’ software empire, you can convert a DOCX file into a PDF without sullying yourself in the murky waters of Microsoft Word. To do this, you have a few options:
And however you create your PDF files, if you want to be sure they’re error free, don’t forget to have them checked by the professionals.
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