How to Convert a Microsoft Office Word 2007 Document to PDF Format

1. Open the Microsoft Word 2007 document that you want to convert to PDF.
2. Click on the 'Office' button located in the top left-hand corner of the ribbon. This round button has four colorful shapes. The drop-down displays 'Save As.'
3. Click the 'Save As' option to display a list of options. Click on the 'PDF or XPS' option. A dialog box opens.
4. Type or select the file name in the 'File Name' list.
5. Select 'PDF' in the 'Save As Type' box.
6. Click on the location where you wish to save the PDF.
7. Choose 'Optimize for Standard (Publishing Online and Printing)' or 'Minimum Size (Publishing Online).' The first option works well for printing files. The second option works well if space is of concern, such as on a website.
8. Click on 'Publish' to convert the Word file to a PDF. Your PDF will have a .pdf file extension.