Create a PDF from a Microsoft Word document

The following illustrates how to create a PDF from a Microsoft Word document. On a Mac Computer, there is an extra step that is required to ensure that hyperlinks persist in the PDF file created.

On a Mac Computer

1. In Microsoft Word, click on File then select Save As...
   
   
   
2. Click once in the File Format field, then select PDF from the Drop-down menu
   
   
   
   
3. Scroll towards the bottom and ensure that the option "Best for electronic distribution and accessibility (uses Microsoft online service)" has been selected, then click Export
   
   
   

Check the hyperlinks

• Option A
  To view the link, hover the mouse over the hyperlinked text, the link will appear in a pop-up
  
  
  
• Option B
  To open the link, hover the mouse over the text, right-click then select
  Open Weblink in Browser
  
  
  The hyperlinked URL will open in a web-browser window
  
  
  Note: if you are not logged in to myCollege then you will first be re-directed to the login screen
  

On a PC Computer

1. In Microsoft Word, click on File ...
   
   
   
2. Then select Save As Adobe PDF
   
   
   
3. Nearer the bottom left, ensure that the View Result option is selected then
   click Save
   
   
   

Check the hyperlinks

• Option A
  To view the link, hover the mouse over the hyperlinked text, the link will appear in a pop-up
  
  
  
  
• Option B
  To open the link, hover the mouse over the text, right-click then select
  Open Weblink in Browser
  
  
  The hyperlinked URL will open in a web-browser window
  
  
  
• Note: if you are not logged in to myCollege then you will first be re-directed to the login screen