How to convert a Word file to a PDF on Android

The Microsoft Word application on Android has many great features. However, its user interface is somewhat strange compared to what we see on the desktop version.

Therefore, you may encounter some difficulties in using the most basic features when first switching to a mobile application. For example, the ability to save files as PDF . It is a simple process, but that's when you know where to find it.

If you are having trouble with this application, and don't know how to save files in PDF format, you've found the right address. In this article, we will show you how to save a file as a PDF in Microsoft Word for Android, and introduce a few other handy features to make the job easier.

Save the file as a PDF in the Microsoft Word app for Android

As we said above, saving the file as a PDF in Word for Android is an extremely simple process, in case you know where to find it. Normally, users will find this option in the Save as feature, but with Word for Android you won't find it there. Follow the steps given below to save time saving files as PDF.

Step 1: Click the three-dot menu button at the top right corner of the application and then select the Print option.

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Step 2: If your phone is not connected to any printer, you will immediately see the Save as PDF option in the upper left corner. Conversely, simply press the arrow button to the right of the current printer name, and then select Save as PDF from the drop-down menu.

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Step 3: Next, click the Save button with the circle of PDF in the middle to the right.

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Step 4: On the following screen, name the file, select the folder you want to save it, and click the Save button.

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It's done. The document is now saved as a PDF in the folder of your choice.

Now, join us to learn a few other helpful tips with the Word for Android app.

Set mobile view as default

By default, when you open a document in Word for Android, it will display in print mode (Print Layout). In this mode, you will have difficulty in viewing and changing the content of documents.

Although you can quickly switch to mobile view (Mobile View) by clicking on the corresponding icon in the top toolbar, Microsoft has a setting that allows you to set the Mobile View option as the default. Here's how:

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Step 1: Open the application's settings by clicking the three-dot button, and selecting the Settings option.

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Step 2: Scroll down to the General section, and turn on the switch at the option Start Word in Mobile View.

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From now on, every time you open a document, it will appear in mobile view. To switch to print mode, press the Mobile View button from the toolbar at the top.

Look up smart words

The Smart lookup feature allows you to quickly look up the meaning of any word in the document via the Internet. Here's how to use it on Android apps.

Step 1: Press and hold up the word you want to look up to select it.

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Step 2: Choose the Smart lookup option from the expanded menu.

This feature returns results from the Bing search engine. The results page will be divided into two sections - Explore and Define. While the Define section shows the meaning of the word you look up, the Explore section shows examples related to the context of the keyword.

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The results section on the web will list search results similar to when you search for keywords on the browser.

Use text commands

One of the most convenient ways to find any setting on Word is to use text commands. All you need to do is enter the keyword, and Word will display the settings related to that keyword. Here's how to use text commands:

Step 1: Click the up arrow button in the upper right corner of the toolbar located at the bottom of the screen.

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Step 2: Now, select the light bulb icon next to the Undo button.

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Step 3: Type a search query into the dialog box, such as 'make my font blue'.

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As soon as you start typing the query, Word displays the related settings. In this case, it displays all font settings, including font size, font color, font style, and so on.

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By using this feature, you will never have trouble finding settings on the app again.