This article shows you how to print any document as a PDF file. In this way it will be available on any device equipped with a reader of this type of content, such as Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Edge.
Steps
Step 1. Open the document you want to print in PDF format
Double-click the file name. This will open it using the default application of your system. Alternatively, start the program first, then use it to open the document.
For example, if you want to convert a Word document to PDF format, start Microsoft Word and use it to open the desired file
Step 2. Press the key combination Ctrl + P
This will bring up the print dialog box.
Step 3. Access the "Printer" drop-down menu
The list of print options will be displayed.
Step 4. Select the Microsoft Print to PDF item
Step 5. Then press the Print button
If the latter is not present, you will have to press the "OK" button.
Step 6. Name the PDF file that will be created by the print job
Use the text field at the bottom of the dialog that appears. In this case you will not need to add the ".pdf" extension as it will be inserted automatically.
Step 7. Press the Save button
The document in question will be converted into PDF format and saved in the selected folder.