Save a Word 2010 document directly as a PDF file

In Word 2007, users need to install the Microsoft Save as PDF add-in before they can save the Word document as a PDF file. While Word 2010 has the ability to save directly as a PDF file, users can save Word 2010 documents directly as PDF files, as described in the following procedure:

Step 1th, open the Word 2010 document window, and click the file → save As button, as shown in Figure 2009121209.

Figure 2009121209 Click the Save As button

In the 2nd step, in the Open Save As dialog box, select Save Type as a PDF, select a PDF file location and enter a PDF file name, and then click the Save button, as shown in Figure 2009121210.

Figure 2009121210 Selecting Save as PDF file

Step 3rd, after the PDF file is published, if the current system has a PDF reading tool (such as Adobe Reader) installed, the saved PDF file will be opened.

Tip: Users can also set more detailed settings for the Save as PDF file in the Open Options dialog box when you select the Save type as a PDF file and click the Options button, as shown in Figure 2009121211.

Figure 2009121211 Options Dialog box