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To print to PDF on Windows 10, click the print button, press Ctrl+P, or go to File > Print. Then, select "Microsoft Print to PDF" when prompted to choose a printer.

On Windows 10, you can print a document to PDF from any application, thanks to the built-in Print to PDF feature. You no longer have to use the old XPS Printer or install a third-party application.

How to Use Microsoft Print to PDF

To get started, open the document you want to print to a PDF file. Find and open the Print dialog box in the application. Where this is located will vary by program, but you can usually go to File > Print, or just click a printer icon.

Select Print in Windows

When the "Print" window opens, click "Microsoft Print to PDF" in the "Select Printer" section. Then, click "Print" at the bottom of the window.

Select Print to PDF

When the "Save Print Output As" window appears, type a file name, and then select the location in which you want to save the file (such as Documents or Desktop). When you're done, click "Save."

Type the PDF filename you want

The printed document will be saved as a PDF file in the location you chose. If you double-click the file you just created, you should see it the way it would appear if you printed a hard copy.

Document that was printed to PDF

From there, you can copy your file, back it up, or save it for later reference.