Issue

A file cannot to be saved or sent by email in PDF format when using Microsoft Office 2007.

Reason

The plug-in needs to be installed first.

Solution

Microsoft provides a plug-in (aka Add-in) which allows all programs in the Office suite (for example Word and Excel) to save or send documents in PDF format.

To install and use the plug-in, follow the steps below.

  1. To download the plug-in installation file, click here.

  2. Click on the Download button

  3. Locate the downloaded file and double-click on it to initiate the installation process. Click to accept the licence agreement.

  4. Restart your computer (ensure you have saved your data and closed all applications first).

  5. Open the Microsoft Office document that you want to send or save in a PDF format (the example below uses a MS Word document).

  6. Click File on the top left corner of the document window.

  1. If you want to save the document in a PDF format, select the menu items Save As >> PDF or XPS. This will open the Publish as PDF or XPS window where you can choose the name of the file and the location it will be saved.

  2. If you want to email the document in a PDF format, select the Email >> Send as PDF. This will open your email application from which you can send the document in a PDF format.

Updated:25-Aug-20

Copyright © 2016 Gensolve Pty Ltd