Sometimes there is a need to export a Word document in PDF format. Obviously, there are hundreds of possibilities to get this task done. But here I want to consider only those which correspond to following criteria.
- First, it must be a tool both capable to edit Word documents and have PDF export function built-in.
- Second, the tool has to be proven and widely used one.
- Third, it should create PDF ‘bookmarks’ e.g. preserve navigational structure of the document.
I got to know only two such tools: MS Word 2007 suite and Open Office’s Writer.
Export a doc file to PDF using Open Office Writer
From ‘File’ menu choose ‘Export as PDF’ item. When in ‘PDF Options’ dialog window, ensure that the ‘Export bookmarks’ option is checked. Press ‘Export’ button. Choose a directory. That’s all 
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Save a Word document as Adobe PDF using MS Office 2007 Word
Press ‘orb’ button of the Word. Choose ‘Save as…’à ‘PDF or XPS’. Dialog window should be opened. Before saving by pressing button ‘Publish’ press ‘Options’. Check ‘Create bookmarks using’ checkbox and ‘Headings’ radio button.
In both cases headings present in a document interpreted as (possibly nested) sections, after PDF export displayed as ‘bookmarks’ – table of content shown at left navigational panel of Adobe (or other) PDF reader.
Other ways to do this task
PotPieGirl wrote in her blog about how to create pdf ebooks. Read in comments if you interested to familiar yourself with other tools, tips and tricks about the matter.
PS
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