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by toogie 24 Mar 2020 ( edited Mar 24'20 10:20 )
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Alright you smart computer Cuties, I need help. I typed something in Word Pad. I want to make a pdf. How do I do that without printing it first?

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by rescuer 24 Mar 2020
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"Click the "File" menu in Wordpad and choose "Open," then navigate to the file you want to convert to PDF. Once the file is open, go to the "File" menu again and click "Print." Choose "Microsoft Print to PDF" or a similar option to generate a PDF file."
I copied this off the first Google result. So, when you click Print, select a different printer (the PDF) but don't forget to change it back.
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by toogie 24 Mar 2020
I usually can do that, but it doesn't show me the pdf option. It just says:
Print
Quick print
Print Preview
I saved it as Rich text document....
by rescuer 24 Mar 2020
Try this??
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-update/cant-convert-files-to-pdf/c2704551-76f9-4bad-ab70-2c933576e151
by rescuer 24 Mar 2020
Or this??
https://www.wikihow.com/Convert-a-File-Into-PDF
by toogie 24 Mar 2020
mine doesn't show
Microsoft print to pdf

I am still on Windows7
by rescuer 24 Mar 2020
Make sure you have the Microsoft printer listed. Start> Devices and Printers>
If it isn't there, you'll have to add that feature.
This has instructions: https://softlay.net/how-to/add-microsoft-print-to-pdf-printer.html
I'll check back in the morn
by toogie 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for your help.
by toogie 25 Mar 2020
I made the pdf! I had to add a program but I got 'er done! Thanks again.
by rescuer 25 Mar 2020
I'm glad you got it done. Perseverance and a lot of grit wins the day!
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by awesome1 24 Mar 2020
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Fireshot is a free pdf maker. Just copy by highliting subject and choose 'make a pdf'. I love it! https://getfireshot.com/
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by toogie 24 Mar 2020
Thanks!