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Word doc to PDF problem

Trying to convert a word doc to a PDF file.

Saved as a word doc, so go to file, export, create pdf, publish.

Then get a error message "The file is in use by another application or user"

This is the same on another computer.

I am using real Microsoft office software.

Any help please.

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  • spadoosh
    spadoosh Posts: 8,732 Forumite
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    Just save it as a PDF in word.

    You should see a 'save as type' box when you save as. Drop down to PDF.
  • john432
    john432 Posts: 163 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts
    Done that, saved as PDF.

    But it still opens as a word doc.

    More help please...……………….
  • arciere
    arciere Posts: 1,361 Forumite
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    john432 wrote: »
    Done that, saved as PDF.

    But it still opens as a word doc.

    More help please...……………….
    Not possible.
    Check that the extension of the file you are opening is .pdf
    If it is, right click on the file - Open with... - select Adobe Reader or your PDF reader
  • Tom99
    Tom99 Posts: 5,371 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Second Anniversary
    Can you not just print to .pdf that is the way I always use?
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