How to Create a PDF With Microsoft Word
If you have any version of Microsoft Word from 2007 or later, the easiest way to create a PDF is to use the software features that are built-in. In just a few clicks, you can convert any Word document into a PDF file.
How to Make a PDF File in Windows
If you’re using Windows, you have an option to create a PDF file using the print function of your computer and it works in any program that you’re using that has printing capabilities. It’s called Microsoft Print to PDF. The options you’ll see will depend on the program you’re printing from but they should generally follow this structure:
How to Create a PDF File in Google Docs
When you’re creating documents, spreadsheets, or presentations using Google Drive you have the option to convert those documents to PDF, too. You can use the print menu as above, but from both a Windows or Mac computer, you can also choose File > Download > PDF Document (.pdf). The PDF file will be placed into your Downloads file.
How to Create a PDF on Mac in Pages
If you’re using a Mac computer, you have nearly as many options for creating PDF files as Windows does. Aside from the methods mentioned above, you can also create a PDF file from the Pages app, much like you would from Word in Windows.
