Use Export as PDF through 3 how-to topics, including 1 free topic and 2 membership-related topics; start from the How-to Index and follow the steps for the workflow you need.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Export as PDF from the File menu | Free |
| 2 | 2. Export as PDF from the Member Exclusive tab | Membership-related |
| 3 | 3. Adjust advanced export settings | Membership-related |
How-to Guide
1. Export as PDF from the File menu
Entry point: File menu at the top of the window → Export as PDF
- Open the Writer document that you want to convert in WPS Office.
- Click File in the top menu bar.
- Select Export as PDF.
- Adjust the export settings in the dialog box.
- Click Start Output to finish the export.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A PDF file is generated after the export finishes.
- Next action: You can open, share, or print the PDF from the saved location.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If no target document is open, you cannot start the matching export workflow directly.
- Environment note: If the selected save location does not allow file writing, the export may not finish.
2. Export as PDF from the Member Exclusive tab
Entry point: Open a document → Member Exclusive tab → Export as PDF
- Open the document that you want to convert in WPS Office.
- Click the Member Exclusive tab on the top menu bar.
- Click Export as PDF.
- Set options such as output range, image quality, and save location in the dialog box.
- Click Start Output to complete the export.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: You can open the Export as PDF dialog and complete the export.
- Next action: You can adjust the settings again and export another document.
Tips While Using
- Membership note: Check the membership mark near the feature entry before use.
- Environment note: Signing in and membership verification may require Internet access.
3. Adjust advanced export settings
Entry point: Related settings inside any Export as PDF dialog
- Open the Export as PDF dialog.
- Set the output range and choose all pages or a custom page range.
- Choose whether to keep comments, author information, and other content, and set PDF encryption if needed.
- Select High, Standard, or Low image quality.
- If needed, turn on multi-file output, scanned PDF, or watermark settings, then start the export.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The generated PDF matches the selected export settings.
- Next action: You can adjust the settings again and export another version.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Higher image quality usually creates a larger output file.
- Membership note: Multi-file output, scanned PDF, and watermark settings are membership-related options.
- Environment note: Some fonts may affect the final export result.