How to Convert Word to PDF (Without Losing Formatting)

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Method 1: Convert in Microsoft Word (Windows)

1. Open your document in Word.
2. Go to File → Save As → choose a folder.
3. Set Save as type to PDF (*.pdf).
4. Click Options… to tweak:
   • Optimize for: Standard (publishing online and printing) or Minimum size.
   • Enable Document properties & Document structure tags if needed.
5. Press Save.

Method 2: Convert in Microsoft Word (macOS)

1. Open your document in Word for Mac.
2. Choose File → Save As or Export.
3. Select PDF as the file format and pick quality options.
4. Click Export.

Method 3: Use “Print to PDF” on Any App

1. File → Print.
2. Choose Microsoft Print to PDF (Windows) or Save as PDF (macOS).
3. Adjust page range, layout, and click Print / Save.

Method 4: Google Docs (Free & Online)

1. Upload Word document to Google Drive.
2. Open with Google Docs.
3. File → Download → PDF Document (.pdf).

Method 5: LibreOffice (Free Desktop App)

1. Open document in LibreOffice Writer.
2. File → Export As → Export as PDF.
3. Set quality, compression, and security options.
4. Click Export.

Keep Fonts, Layout & Quality

• Embed fonts in Word before converting.
• Use high-resolution images (150–300 DPI).
• Check page breaks and margins.
• Test PDF on multiple devices.

Accessibility & Clickable Links

Ensure hyperlinks, bookmarks, and table of contents remain functional. Most modern Word and Google Docs PDF exports preserve links.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Images not showing: Reinsert as PNG or JPG.
• Fonts changed: Embed fonts or use system-standard fonts.
• File too large: Compress images or use “Minimum size” PDF export.