Creating and Password Protecting PDF's

Sharing a file in PDF format allows people to view the document regardless of what word processor they are using. More importantly, it prevents formatting errors from cropping up due to word-processor incompatibilities, making PDFs a must for official documents like resumes and important letters. To convert a document to PDF format, use one of the 2 simple methods below.

Method #1:

1. Open the file you wish to save in your current word program.
2. Navigate to “File”  and click “Save As”

1. Once you are there, click on the destination you would like your new PDF document to be saved to.
2. After you have selected its location, simply type the name of the document and BEFORE you click save, you must select the “Save as Type” and then select “PDF”

1. Then click “Save”.
2. Your file is now formatted as a PDF to share with your clients!

Method #2

1. In the file that you wish to format, you must navigate to the “Print” Screen. (located under the “File” tab)
2. Once in this “print” screen, you must select/change the printer. Under “Name” there will be a drop down menu, and depending on your computer, you should have a “PDF editor” or “PDF writer” or “Save as PDF” option.

1. Once you select this printing option, click on “Print” or “OK:
2. This will then process in a few seconds and a pop up window will appear asking you for the destination of where you would like your PDF to be located. Once you select the location, the file will automatically save as a PDF and your file will be ready to be shared.

If you need to password protect your pdf, here is a quick video on how to do just that

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