How to Convert a Document into a PDF File

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

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

1. Open the file desired to be converted a PDF file.
2. Under File menu, selection "Save As" option
3. A pop-up containing the Name of the File, the File Type (a drop-down menu) and other attributes about the file are displayed.
   1. 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.
   2. 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.
4. The document is now saved as *.pdf file for future use.