Mac OS X: Print documents as PDF

On Mac OS X, you can also print documents as PDF files. We show you how this works in this practical tip.

Mac OS X: Print documents as PDF

To save your documents as a PDF file, you must first call up the print menu:

1. In your current program, select "File" or "File" and "Print ..." to get to the print dialog. Alternatively, use the key combination "cmd" + "P".
2. In this window you will find the "PDF" button at the bottom left. Click on it and select "Save as PDF ...".
3. In the next window you can choose the location where the file should be saved. You can also assign a name. Finally click on "Save".