How To: Save a File as a PDF

Learn how to save almost anything you can print, such as a document or web page, as a PDF.

Windows

1

Open Print

In the app, select File > Print, or press Ctrl + P.

2

Choose Microsoft Print to PDF

Select Microsoft Print to PDF as the printer, then Print.

3

Save it

Name the file, choose where to save it, and select Save.

Mac

1

Open Print

In the app, select File > Print, or press Command + P.

2

Choose Save as PDF

Select the PDF menu in the bottom-left corner, then Save as PDF.

3

Save it

Name the file, choose where to save it, and select Save.

In Word, Excel, and PowerPoint you can also select File > Save As (or Export) and choose PDF.

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