Save or Send a file in PDF format
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.
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To download the plug-in installation file, click here.
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Click on the Download button
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Locate the downloaded file and double-click on it to initiate the installation process. Click to accept the licence agreement.
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Restart your computer (ensure you have saved your data and closed all applications first).
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Open the Microsoft Office document that you want to send or save in a PDF format (the example below uses a MS Word document).
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Click File on the top left corner of the document window.
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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.
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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.