How to Convert a File to a PDF? (Windows)

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Problem

I want to convert a file to a PDF.

 

Environment

The article applies to Windows computer users running Windows 10 or newer.

 

Resolution

To convert a file to PDF, you have two main options:

  1. Using Microsoft Word: If you have a Microsoft Word document that you want to convert to PDF, you can do so by clicking File > Save As and selecting PDF from the Save as type drop-down menu

  2. Using a virtual printer: Windows has a built-in virtual printer called Microsoft Print to PDF that allows you to convert any file to PDF. To use this printer, simply open the file you want to convert, select Print from the File menu, choose Microsoft Print to PDF as the printer, and click Print

 

Cause

Many file-editing applications offer a way to print the resulting file, which can be used to save the result as a PDF.

 

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