How to Convert Powerpoint to PDF

This wikiHow teaches you how to export a Microsoft Powerpoint presentation into a PDF document or convert it using Google Slides. Open the PowerPoint presentation. Do so by opening the orange and white app with a 'P,' clicking on File in....

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Using PowerPoint

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    Open the PowerPoint presentation. Do so by opening the orange and white app with a "P," clicking on File in the menu bar, then clicking on Open....
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    Click on File in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
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    Click on Export… in the drop-down menu.
    1. In Windows, click on Create PDF/XPS Document, then click Create PDF/XPS.
    2. On Mac, click on the "File Format:" drop-down at the bottom of the dialog box, then click on PDF.
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    Type a file name.
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    Click on Publish (Windows) or Export (Mac). The PowerPoint presentation will be saved as a PDF document in the location you specified.
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Using Google Slides

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    Go to http://slides.google.com. Use the link or type the URL into a Web browser.
    1. If you're not logged in automatically, log in or create a free Google account.
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    Click on
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    . This ➕ symbol is located in the lower-right section of the page and creates a new document.
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    Click on File in the upper-left of the window.
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    Click on Open….
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    Click on the Upload tab at the top-center of the window.
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    Click on Select a file from your computer in the center of the window.
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    Select the PowerPoint presentation you want to convert.
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    Click on File in the upper-left of the window.
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    Click on Dowload As.
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    Click on PDF Document.
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    Name the document and click on Save. The PowerPoint presentation has been saved a PDF document.