How to Make PDFs in Word 2007

1. Download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader if you do not already have it on your computer. You will need this free software to view your PDF after the format change is completed.
2. Launch Microsoft Word 2007 and open the document you want to save as a PDF. You can also create a new document to save in PDF format.
3. Double-check your document to ensure that it is exactly as you want it to appear. Click the Save icon in the Quick Access toolbar at the top of your screen, or press 'Control' and 'S' simultaneously to save your document in Word format for backup or later editing.
4. Click the 'Office' button in the upper left corner and select 'Save as.' Choose PDF from the options that appear to the right.
5. Type your document's title in the 'File name' field, and then select PDF from the 'Save as' drop-down list if it does not already appear in that field. Choose a location to which to save your PDF if you do not want it saved in the default location, which is usually the Documents folder on your computer.
6. Select the 'Open file after Publishing' option if it is not already selected.
7. Choose Standard in the 'Optimize for' field if you want the document to appear clear when printed. If the document will be used online only, select Minimum in this field.
8. Click 'Publish' and wait for Word to render the document in PDF format. This may take a few minutes. When it is finished your computer will launch Adobe Acrobat Reader and show you the finished document.