In our daily lives, we deal with numerous documents, each presenting its own characteristics such as size, format, layout, etc. Speaking of document formats, there are several (Word, Excel, JPG, PNG, TIF, PDF…). Each format provides advantages and limitations regarding the quality of the document and especially its protection. Depending on your needs, you will choose the format that suits you best. However, the most sought-after format to date remains PDF due to the privileges (fixed layout, low weight, data integrity…) it offers. Many are therefore looking to convert their document to PDF when the source format is different. Discover some tips to achieve this.
Classic conversion from your Microsoft Office software
With Microsoft Office, you can create different types of documents in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint formats, etc. For one reason or another, if you need to convert your document to PDF, you can follow the classic procedure. It involves selecting from the menus, specifically from the list providing the type of document, the PDF extension. In practice, you just need to click on the “File” menu and then on “Save As”. In “type”, you will only have to choose the PDF format. You will then click on “Save” and that’s it. You can now enjoy your document in PDF format. You will also find on the website of Apprendre Excel, a complete tutorial on converting an Excel document to PDF. It is illustrated with screenshots to help you follow the procedure step by step to achieve a perfect conversion. You can also subscribe to the Facebook page of the site or follow it on Twitter so you don’t miss the news it offers through the numerous tutorials and tips that are regularly made available to you.
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The conversion procedure for other Microsoft Office document formats is the same as the classic conversion of an Excel file to PDF described in the Apprendre Excel tutorial.
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Using a PDF converter
There may be cases where the classic conversion cannot succeed due to the version of your Office or some other reason. In this case, you can opt to use a PDF converter. These are software programs that you can easily download from the internet and then install on your computer. The most recognized is PDF Creator. You just need to follow the instructions to perform your conversion.
Online conversion of a document to PDF
In addition to the methods described above, there is another one: online conversion. Indeed, you will find several websites dedicated to converting different files to the format of your choice on the internet. However, with the majority of these sites, you will only have the option to convert a limited number of documents for free. You will need to pay if you want to go beyond that. However, be cautious of scams.