How to Convert Word Documents to PDF With Google Docs

Google Docs is a free way to convert Word documents to PDF format.

If you need to convert your Word documents into a PDF format, you really don't need to purchase expensive software. You can, instead, get the job done by converting your Word documents using Google Docs. This free feature will enable you to make a copy of your document with no changes to your text formatting, tables, hyperlinks or embedded images.

Instructions

1. Sign in to your Google account.

2. Click on the "Documents" link. This takes you to Google Docs. Click on the "Upload" link in the blue menu bar.

3. Browse for and select the Word document you want to convert and enter the name you want to give the uploaded file. Click "Upload File." The uploaded file will automatically open for editing.

4. Click on "File." In the drop-down menu, click on "Download File as" and choose "PDF." In the pop-up box, change any of the default settings that you want. Click "Export."

5. Choose to open or save the converted file. If you choose to open the file, it will open as a PDF document. If you choose to save it, it will likewise be saved as a PDF document. In this case, select a folder to save the file to on your hard drive, and type in a name for your PDF file. Click "Save."

References

• Google Docs Help: Uploading Files to Google Docs

Resources

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