Save your documents in the format that works best for you. Choose from a PDF, plain text, rich text, or even a webpage.
NOTE: These steps are for a PC. If you're using a tablet or phone, see Save a PDF of your file on your mobile device.
Save your document as a PDF
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Select File > Export.
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Select Create PDF/XPS.
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Select Publish.
Word creates the PDF and opens it.
Select a different file format
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Select File > Export.
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Select Change File Type, and select a file type.
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Select Save As.
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Browse to the folder where you want to save the file.
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Enter a name for the file, and select Save.
NOTE: You might be warned that changing the file type may cause formatting, pictures, and other objects in your document to be lost.
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Select OK.