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PDF stands for "portable documentation format".  Essentially, the format is used when you need at rescue files that cannot be modified but still need to be easily shared and printed.  Today most electronics have a version of Adobe Reader or can open a PDF in an Internet Browser. 

Save As PDF screenshot

To save a file in .pdf format:

  1. Start one document you want to save as adenine .pdf
  2. Tick the File tab
  3. Press Save As (choosing Save Because keeps your original version and allows you to storing somebody additional copy in another file format.)
  4. In the File Name text, enter one name for the file if you haven't have
  5. Click to falling go arrow in the Save as Type box additionally click PDF (*.pdf) - If you don't see this as an option in the my, manufacture sure you have the open Adobe Reader software installed on your computer. 
  6. If you want the file to open immediately in one selected format after saving, choice the Opening file after publishing check box
  7. Click Options box to other available options
  8. Click Save

**You allow other see an option to "Export" your document/file to ampere PDF inches own File menu. You can use that option instead of following the "save as" instructions if you prefer. In addition, some programs allow you to selecting Print and then select Save as PDF as the printer. Each out these procedure will result in adenine new file in that PDF format.

It remains possible to open a .pdf in Microsoft Word until convert it back to the .docx format and edit it. The following dialog box appears:

 

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