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How to Print to PDF on Windows 10
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– Apr 30, 2023
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To print to PDF on Windows 10, click the print button, press Ctrl+P, or go to
File > Print. Then, select "Microsoft Print to PDF" when prompted to choose a
printer.
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On Windows 10, you can print a document to PDF from any application, thanks to
the built-in Print to PDF feature. You no longer have to use the old XPS Printer or
install a third-party application.
How to Use Microsoft Print to PDF
To get started, open the document you want to print to a PDF �le. Find and open
the Print dialog box in the application. Where this is located will vary by program,
but you can usually go to File > Print, or just click a printer icon.
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When the "Print" window opens, click "Microsoft Print to PDF" in the "Select
Printer" section. Then, click "Print" at the bottom of the window.
When the "Save Print Output As" window appears, type a �le name, and then
select the location in which you want to save the �le (such as Documents or
Desktop). When you're done, click "Save."
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The printed document will be saved as a PDF �le in the location you chose. If you
double-click the �le you just created, you should see it the way it would appear if
you printed a hard copy.
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From there, you can copy your �le, back it up, or save it for later reference.
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