| It's really quite easy to convert Microsoft Word to a | | | | Once the file is converted and saved, Acrobat |
| pdf file, or rather, a Microsoft Word document to a pdf | | | | automatically opens with the saved file so you can |
| file. | | | | look at how your Word document appears as a pdf |
| Method 1. This is the easiest if you have Adobe | | | | file. You can also do finishing touches such as |
| Acrobat installed in your hard drive. Take note that you | | | | encrypting the file so it can't be changed by the reader. |
| need the full program of Adobe Acrobat and not just | | | | This is good if you're selling the documnet as an |
| the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is free to | | | | e-book and you don't want it altered by those who |
| download. | | | | buy it. |
| If you don't have Adobe Acrobat, you can purchase it | | | | Method 2. This is what you can do if you don't have |
| from or you can read on to find out where you can | | | | Adobe Acrobat installed. You can download a free |
| convert Microsoft Word to a pdf file. | | | | converter at It works the same way as Method 1 |
| Assuming you have Adobe Acrobat in your hard drive, | | | | above, the difference is you print to PrimoPDF(R) |
| we can also assume the conversion program, Acrobat | | | | printer instead of Acrobat Distiller. PrimoPDF will |
| Distiller, has been automatically installed as well. In this | | | | convert Microsoft Word to a pdf file. It can also |
| case, open the Microsoft Word document you want to | | | | convert other files such as Excel, PowerPoint, and |
| convert to a pdf file. | | | | virtually any other printable file type. |
| Click on 'File' at the menu on top of the document. | | | | You can also convert Microsoft Word to a pdf file |
| Then click 'Print.' A dialogue box will appear. If you | | | | online through the Adobe site at They have a free trial |
| have one or more printers connected to your | | | | in which you can convert up to 5 documents to pdf |
| computer, they will be listed there. One of the options | | | | (when I last checked the site). |
| will be 'Acrobat Distiller.' Click on that. The conversion | | | | PDF files are a great way to share documents |
| will then begin. | | | | because they can be read by almost all kinds of |
| After a few moments a dialogue box appears | | | | operating systems and are easy to read or print out. |
| prompting you to save the document. It will have the | | | | To convert Microsoft Word to a pdf file is not difficult |
| same file name of the original Word document but with | | | | as you just read. |
| a pdf extension. You can change the file name if you | | | | So write away and share. Better yet, write away and |
| want. Choose the directory where you want to save | | | | sell! |
| the file and then click on the 'Save' button. | | | | |