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Exporting to PDF from Word
The following instructions depend on Acrobat Pro, available to Clemson users through the Adobe Creative Cloud.
Prepare for Export
- Run the Accessibility Check in Word. Resolve any issues prior to exporting.
- Automated tools cannot detect all accessibility issues. Manually review the following: color contrast, color reliance, structure (headings, tables, lists), descriptive links and alternative text.
- Assign a Title to your document.
- Select File.
- Select Info.
- Under Properties, verify or update the Title text field.
![screenshot of the information dialog box in word](_images/properties-info-title-win.png)
- Select File from the App menu.
- Select Properties.
- Open the Summary tab in the dialog box.
- Enter the document's title in the Title field.
- Select OK.
![screenshot of the summary tab in words properties dialog box](_images/properties-info-title-mac.png)
Create PDF
To export a Word document to PDF:
- Open the Acrobat. If you do not see an Acrobat tab, install Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Select Create PDF in the Acrobat ribbon.
- If a dialog box appears, asking if you want to use cloud services to create a PDF, choose Yes.
![screenshot of the acrobat ribbon in microsoft word](_images/acrobat-tab-create-pdf-win.png)
Caution
Acrobat export functionality varies between operating systems. Using cloud services when exporting may create different results than exporting locally.
Avoid using Save As or Print options to create a PDF. These options are acceptable for files that will be printed, but will not produce an accessible digital PDF.