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By default, Microsoft Word documents are editable by anyone who views the document. This being the case, data integrity can be a concern. Unlike Word documents, the content of PDF files isn't designed to be edited, it's designed to display the same way on all computer systems. If you have a Word document that your business needs to be static, convert it to PDF format right from Microsoft Word. The resulting PDF retains the formatting of the original document, including embedded links.
1.Open the desired Word document in Microsoft Word and click on the “File” menu heading at the top-left corner of the menu bar. Select the “Save As” option and type a name for the file in the designated text field.
2.Click on the drop-down menu next to “Save As Type” and choose “PDF” from the list of file types. Next to “Optimize For,” select “Standard (Publishing Online and Printing” or “Minimum Size (Publishing Online).”
3.Click the “Options” button to customize the non-default options for the PDF file if desired and click “OK” when done. Navigate to the folder you want it saved in and click “Save” to convert the file.
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- In some 64-bit Microsoft Office installations, users run into trouble when trying to use the embedded links in converted PDFs. If the links don't work, you need to change some options and then reconvert the document. Go through the steps once more and check the 'Minimize size (Publishing Online)' check box on the Save As page. Click on the 'Options' button and then in the resulting dialog box, uncheck the 'ISO 19005-1 compliant (PDF/A)' check box. Click 'OK' and 'Save.' The embedded links in the converted PDF file will now work.
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Daniel Hatter began writing professionally in 2008. His writing focuses on topics in computers, Web design, software development and technology. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in media and game development and information technology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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