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Converting Word 2003/2004/2007/2008/2010/2011/2013 Documents to PDF Without Acrobat Distiller
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Question:
How can I convert Word 2003/2004/2007/2008/2010/2011/2013 documents to PDF format without using Adobe Acrobat Distiller?

Answer:

Disclaimer: These instructions, or part(s) of them, are out of date and no longer supported by 4Help. For more information, see Currently Supported Versions.

To convert a Word document to PDF:
  • For 2003:
    1. Download and install a PDF writer application.
    2. Use the PDF writer application to convert the Word document to a PDF.
  • For 2004/2008/2011:
    1. From the File drop-down list, select Print....
    2. In the lower-left corner, click the PDF button.
    3. From the drop-down list, select Save as PDF....
    4. In the Save As: text box, type the name you want for the file.
    5. Click the Save button.
  • For 2007:

      Note: If it is not already installed, install the PDF or XPS add-in. If you regularly install Microsoft Office updates, the add-in may already be installed. To install the add-in:
      1. Go to the 2007 Microsoft Office Add-In: Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=4d951911-3e7e-4ae6-b059-a2e79ed87041&displaylang=en) Web page.
      2. Click the Download button.
      3. Save the SaveAsPDFandXPS.exe file to your desktop.
      4. On your desktop, double-click the SaveAsPDFandXPS.exe icon.
      5. If prompted:
        • In XP, click the Run button.
        • In Vista, click the Continue button.
        • In 7/8, click the Yes button.
      6. Place a check in the Click here to accept the Microsoft Software License Terms check box.
      7. Click the Continue button.
      8. When the installation completes, click the OK button.

    1. Click the Office button.
    2. In the drop-down list, hover the mouse over Save As.
    3. In the right pane that appears, select PDF or XPS.
    4. In the File name: text box, type the name you want for the file.
    5. Click the Publish button.
  • For 2010/2013:
    1. Select the File tab.
    2. In the left column, select Save As.
    3. In 2013:
      1. In the middle column, select Computer.
      2. In the right column, click the Browse button.
    4. In the File name: text box, type the name you want for the file.
    5. From the Save as type: drop-down list, select PDF.
    6. Click the Save button.

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