Save as PDF with Word

To retain document formatting for assignment submissions to Discovery, first convert the document to PDF.

A variety of Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) can be used to convert documents to PDF. Below are examples of how to convert a document to PDF with Microsoft Word.

From Word for the web (Word Online):

• On the File tab, click Save as.
• Select Download as PDF to save a copy of the document to your computer in the PDF format.
• We recommend saving the document to OneDrive to access your files from anywhere – computer, tablet, or phone.

From Word on your PC, Mac, or mobile device (Word Desktop App):

• On the File tab, click Print.  
• Click on the drop-down menu under Printer and from the options presented select Microsoft Print to PDF, then Print.  
• Select OneDrive and Save if you already set up OneDrive to sync files between your computer and the cloud to get your files from anywhere.

Learn how to download and install Microsoft 365 (Office Desktop Apps) on a PC or Mac here. If you have an NU issued device, the apps are preinstalled.