How to create a PDF from Word or Excel?

Microsoft Word or Excel

  1. Open the document you want to convert/save to a PDF
  2. Choose File > Print and use the Print Preview to make any adjustments to page orientation, margins, etc.  This is especially important in Excel.  Get the Print Preview to display how you would like the PDF to display.  You don't need to actually print from here, just adjust the settings as needed.  
  3. Choose File > Export > Create PDF/XPS.

    Create PDF/XPS button on the Export tab in Word 2016.

  4. In Publish as PDF or XPS, navigate to where you want to save the file. Also, modify the file name if you want a different name.
  5. Make sure the "Save as type" is set to PDF. 
  6. Click Publish.
  7. That's it!