What Does PDF Mean and How Do I Save A File As A PDF - Ask NWTC

PDF stands for portable document format and is used to save files that cannot be edited but can be easily shared and printed. To save a file as a PDF, open the file, click file then save as, select PDF in the save as type dropdown, and click save. It is also possible to print to PDF or use export to PDF in some programs.

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What does PDF mean and how do

I save a file as a PDF?

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PDF stands for "portable document format". Essentially, the format is used when you
need to save files that cannot be modified but still need to be easily shared and
printed. Today most devices have a version of Adobe Reader or can open a PDF in an
Internet Browser.

To save a file in .pdf format:

1. Open the document you want to save as a .pdf

2. Click the File tab
3. Click Save As (choosing Save As keeps your original version and allows you to save
an additional copy in another file format.)
4. In the File Name box, enter a name for the file if you haven't already
5. Click the drop down arrow in the Save as Type box and click PDF (*.pdf) - If you don't
see this as an option in the menu, make sure you have the free Adobe Reader
software installed on your computer.
6. If you want the file to open immediately in the selected format after saving, select the
Open file after publishing check box
7. Click Options box for other available options
8. Click Save

**You may also see an option to "Export" your document/file to a PDF in your File
menu. You can use that option instead of following the "save as" instructions if you
prefer. In addition, some programs allow you to choose Print and then select Save as
PDF as the printer. Each of these methods will result in a new file in the PDF format.

It is possible to open a .pdf in Microsoft Word to convert it back to the .docx format
and edit it. The following dialog box appears:

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Comments (19)

1. Well explained I now understand u you are a great teacher thanks

by josy on Jan 22, 2016
2. Wow, thats a nice one. Thanks
by Ochei on Apr 29, 2016
3. I don't have a PDF choice in the drop down box. What do I do?
by B Ellis on Sep 06, 2016
4. I don't have a PDF choice in the drop down box. Is there another way to save my file
as a PDF?
by Kathleen Daly on Jul 02, 2018
5. BY GEORGE! Josy was quite correct in paying you a COMPLIMENT: You are indeed an
OUTSTANDING teacher.
Kudos to You,
Best, Russell
by Russell Brahm on Jan 28, 2019
6. Thank you for sharing this info.I wish you share more and be more simplified.God
bless you.
by Jennifer on Aug 14, 2019
7. Can I email a completed PDF. I received a form to fill out on an attachment of an
email for my doctor and I have it saved now just need to fill the form out and email it
back Fran
by Fran Hamilton on Apr 21, 2020
8. thankx
by oday smadi on Jul 04, 2020
9. Helping
by Suraj Kumar on Jul 05, 2020
10. Thank you for sharing information
by MR SAM on Sep 10, 2020
11. Thank you. And Siri
by Mark.Boudreau. My nickname is skid on Sep 10, 2020
12. Helpful indeed
by Crosspolo on Oct 08, 2020
13. Thanks a lot. One of my problems has now been resolved.
by Sugathakumar on Nov 02, 2020
14. Brilliant work
by NSANZIMANA Emmanuel on Jan 06, 2021
15. How can I change a pdf file into a file that I can print out?
by Penny burke on Jan 14, 2021
16. The full form of PDF is "Portable Document Format".
by Gurwinder Singh on Apr 01, 2021
17. Akudos to you, very educative
by Balikurungi Nickson on Jul 31, 2021
18. I learn & understand so much about pdf
by Tlou Trans and Cleaning on Aug 30, 2021
19. Simple as it's needed to learn. Great. Thanks
by MARIA on Oct 07, 2023