How to Convert Word to PDF & Link in Footer
Microsoft Word is capable of more advanced abilities than just typing a letter or printing an envelope. You are able to create complex word processing documents that look just as professional as any print shop. One thing that Word can do is convert documents into PDF files. You can then place a link in the footer of the Word document that will open the PDF version of the document. This is helpful for you and other users to easily have access to both versions of the document.
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Instructions
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Create the document in Word. If you already have the document created, then open it in Word. Before converting the document, check for spelling, grammar and other errors.
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Click on "File > Save" to save the file as a Word document before converting it. If using Word 2007, click "Office button > Save."
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Click on "File > Save As" to save as a PDF document. For Word 2007, click "Office button > Save As." When the "Save As" dialog appears, click the drop-down arrow next to "Save type as:" and choose "PDF." Name the PDF file in the "File name:" box and click "Save."
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Add a footer to the Word document. Click "View > Header and Footer." Click the "Switch Between Header and Footer" button on the "Header and Footer" toolbar to switch to the footer. Do not remove the placeholder text.
For Word 2007, click on the "Insert" tab and then "Footer" in the "Headers & Footers" section.
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Select the placeholder text in the footer. Right-click on the text and click "Hyperlink." Navigate to the PDF document you just converted and click on it to select it. Click "OK" to add the link to the PDF document in the footer.
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Tips & Warnings
You can't click on the hyperlink in the footer unless you open the footer up. Double-click the footer to open it up and click on the link to open the PDF document.
