How to reverse word to pdf

Question

My scanned documents open all in word, how do I reverse so they open in pdf?

Answer 1

To change the behavior of how your scanned documents open in Microsoft Word instead of PDF, you can adjust the default settings in your system or the application you are using. However, the specific context provided does not include direct instructions for reversing the file opening behavior from Word to PDF.

If you are looking to convert documents from Word to PDF, you can use the PDF conversion option available in Microsoft Office applications. This allows you to save or export your Word documents as PDF files. Here’s a general way to do it:

1. Open the document in Microsoft Word.
2. Go to File > Save As.
3. Choose PDF from the dropdown menu of file types.
4. Save the document.

If you want to ensure that PDF documents open in a PDF reader instead of Word, you may need to check your file associations in your operating system settings to set the default program for PDF files to your preferred PDF viewer.

For further specific adjustments related to SharePoint or Office Web Apps, you can refer to the provided documentation on how to manage document opening behaviors in those environments.

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References:

• Set how documents are opened from SharePoint 2013 libraries
• Output conversion to PDF

Answer 2

Dear HQ JFCNP | VITIELLO Rosemari Ninna | Staff Officer,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A. 

I understand that your scanned documents currently open in Word, and you’d like them to open as PDF instead. This usually happens because Word is set as the default app for PDF files or because the files were converted to Word format during editing. Let’s go through the options to resolve this.

If your files are still in .pdf format but open in Word:

On Windows 10/11:

Go to Settings > Apps > Default apps.

Scroll down and click Choose defaults by file type.

Find .pdf in the list and select the app you prefer (e.g., Microsoft Edge or Adobe Acrobat).

Quick method:

Right-click a PDF file > Open with > choose your preferred app > check Always use this app.

If your scanned files were converted to Word and saved as .docx:

Open the document in Word.

Go to File > Save As or File > Export.

Choose PDF as the file type and save.

Alternatively, use Create PDF/XPS Document under Export.

I hope this information helps point you in the right direction. If you run into any issues while trying the steps, or if something still doesn’t feel quite right, please don’t hesitate to reach out again. I’ll do my best to support you however I can.  

Looking forward to hearing back from you with any updates or additional details. 

Warm regards, 

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