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Convert a Document into a PDF - Required for the Merit Review Tool

How to Convert a Document into a PDF File

These instructions will work with either MS Word or MS PowerPoint.

  • Open the file desired to be converted a PDF file.
  • Under File menu, selection "Save As" option
  • A pop-up containing the Name of the File, the File Type (a drop-down menu) and other attributes about the file are displayed.
  • For MS Word, the File Type will likely be "Word Document (*.docx)" 
    1. On the File Type drop-down menu, select "PDF (*.pdf)
    2. Click "Save" button.  Note that if you did not change the name of the file, it will be listed in the folder now as both a *.docx file and *.pdf file.
  • For

    MS PowerPoint

    , the File Type will likely be "PowerPoint Presentation (*.pptx)"
    1. On the File Type drop-down menu, select "PDF (*.pdf)
    2. Click "Save" button.  Note that if you did not change the name of the file, it will be listed in the folder now as both a *.docx file and *.pdf file.
    The document is now saved as *.pdf file for future use

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