Word files can look different on another computer, so most portals only accept PDF.
On a computer (Microsoft Word)
- Open your document.
- Choose File, then Save As (or Export).
- Pick PDF as the file type and save.
On a phone
- Microsoft Word app: open the file, tap the ⋯ menu, then Export or Save as PDF.
- Google Docs: open the file, tap ⋮, then Share and export, then Save as, then PDF.
Check the PDF before you upload
- Fonts: names and headings should look the same as in Word.
- Page breaks: no heading should sit alone at the bottom of a page.
- Tables and bullet points should not be cut off.
- Page count: if the portal has a page limit, check it.
If the PDF is over the size limit, use Make a PDF smaller in the Document Toolkit.