Saving Documents as PDF Files

After creating a new document, you can save it as a PDF file. Short for "Portable Document Format," PDF is an open standard format for electronic documentation exchange invented by Adobe. PDF files are used to represent a two-dimensional document in an device- and resolution-independent fixed-layout format.

How to Save Documents as PDF Files

1. Create or open a document.
2. Select  File > Save > Save To.
3. In the dialog that opens, navigate to the folder where you want to store the PDF document.
4. In the File name field, enter a name for the PDF document.
5. Click in the Save as type filed and select PDF File (*.pdf).
6. Click Save.