How to Download a Google Doc as a PDF
Open Google Docs.
If you’re not logged in to your Google account, you’ll need to do that now.
SelectFile>Download>PDF Document (.pdf).
Save the PDF to your rig.
you might name it whatever makes sense to you, and save it to whatever folder is most appropriate.
Saving might happen automatically depending on the way your web web client is configured.
Here’s how it works:
fire up the document and selectFile>Email>Email this file.
Enter the recipient’s email address in theTobox.
Make surePDFis chosen as theFile pop in.
If it’s not selected, poke the drop-down menu to select it.
SelectSendto email the Google Doc as a PDF attachment.
Why Convert a Google Doc to PDF?
PDF stands for Portable Document Format.
It was created by Adobe in the early 1990s as a way to share files without compromising their formatting.
You canread more about the PDF format here.
Another reason people like to use PDF files is because they allow for visual elements like photos.
Others prefer it because it looks more polished and professional than other formats.
When Should You Use PDF?
Another option is to use adocument converter tool.
With the PDF now open in Google Drive, selectOpen with>Google Docs.
Toconvert Word documents to Google Docs,go to Google Drive and jump in.
SelectNew>File upload.
opt for Word document to upload it to your Google account.
It’s now able to be opened in Google Docs.
