How to Automatically Open PDF after Saving from Word 2023 Are you tired of manually opening your saved PDF files from Word 2023 every time you finish editing your document? Well, good news! In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to automatically open your PDF after saving from Word 2023.
Step 1: Save your Word document as a PDF
The first step is to save your Word document as a PDF. To do this, click on the “File” tab and select “Export.” Choose the “Create PDF/XPS Document” option and click on the “Create PDF/XPS” button. This will save your Word document as a PDF file.
Step 2: Set up your PDF reader software
The next step is to set up your PDF reader software to automatically open the PDF file after saving from Word. This tutorial will use Adobe Acrobat Reader as an example. Open Adobe Acrobat Reader and click on “Edit” in the top menu bar. Select “Preferences” from the dropdown menu.
Step 2.1: Select the “Documents” category
In the Preferences window, select the “Documents” category from the left-hand side menu.
Step 2.2: Check the “Open saved files” checkbox
Under the “Documents” category, check the “Open saved files” checkbox. This will automatically open any saved PDF files in Adobe Acrobat Reader after they have been saved from Word 2023.
Step 3: Save and test your settings
Click on the “OK” button to save your preferences. Test your settings by saving a Word document as a PDF file. Once the file has been saved, Adobe Acrobat Reader should automatically open and display the PDF file.
FAQs
Q: Can I use a different PDF reader?
Yes, you can use a different PDF reader. The steps may differ slightly depending on the PDF reader software you are using.
Q: What if I don’t want to automatically open the PDF file after saving?
You can simply uncheck the “Open saved files” checkbox in your PDF reader software Preferences to disable this feature.
