- To print to PDF on Windows 11, open the app, choose the “Print” option or use the “Ctrl + P” keyboard shortcut, select the “Microsoft Print to PDF” option, click “Print,” and select the destination to store the file.
On Windows 11 (and 10), you can print to PDF from virtually any application, and in this guide, you will learn the steps to complete this task. The ability to print the contents of an application to a PDF document is a convenient way of creating digital copies when the printer isn’t available, or you want to save paper and ink.
In addition, there are several other benefits. For example, PDF files are more practical than paper since they can be opened and viewed on any device with a PDF reader, making them easy to share and access. You can password-protect and encrypt PDFs, making them a secure way to share sensitive information. And they preserve the formatting and layout of the original document, ensuring that it looks the same no matter who opens it.
The option is standard on most apps (such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), and it’s available from the “Print” interface.
This guide will teach you the steps to print to PDF from your web browser or any other application on Windows 11 (and 10).
Print to PDF on Windows 11
To print to PDF on Windows 11 (or 10) from any app, including Chrome, Edge, Notepad, and Word, use these steps:
Open any app on Windows 11.
Click the menu button and select the Print option.
Quick tip: You can also use the “Ctrl + P” keyboard shortcut on virtually any application to bring a print interface. The application may also have a dedicated “Print” button in the toolbar.
Choose the “Microsoft Print to PDF” or “Save as PDF” option (depending on the app) on the setting to choose a printer destination.
Click the Print button.
Select the folder destination to save the PDF file.
Confirm a name for the file.
Click the Save button.
Once you complete the steps, the content of the application will be printed to a PDF file.
Source: Pureinfotech