If you need to convert your PowerPoint to a PDF, view the appropriate steps below! Choose Desktop App if you are using the downloaded version of PowerPoint, or Online if you are using PowerPoint Online through your GCU Student Portal!
Microsoft PowerPoint (Desktop App)
Start by selecting File in the upper left-hand corner.
In the File window, select Save As.
Click on Browse to select a location on your computer to save your assignment.
Once you have selected a location, select PDF (*pdf) from the Save as type drop-down menu.
Then, click on Options...
From the Options pop-up window, under Publish what: select Notes pages from the drop-down menu, then click OK to continue.
Once completed, select Save.
Your PowerPoint should now be saved as a PDF file with all speaker notes attached!
Start by selecting File in the top-let corner of the Menu Bar. In the File drop-down menu, select Print.
In the Print window, click on Show Details if you want to make your speaker notes available, and change the default (Slides) to Notes by selecting Layout.
Then, select Save as PDF in the bottom left-hand corner and click Save.
Your PowerPoint should now be saved as a PDF file with speaker notes!
Microsoft PowerPoint (Online)
Start by selecting File in the upper left-hand corner.
In the File window, select Print; Next, click on Print Notes Page.
Now, select the browser you are using from the options below for what to do next.
When the print page opens, make sure that the destination is set to Save as PDF.
After clicking the Save button, choose a file name and location before clicking the final Save.
Mac
PC
You will then be prompted with a ‘Your PDF is Ready to Print’ window. Select Open PDF to continue.
PC
Print the page using the printer icon in the upper right or ctrl+p on your keyboard.
Where it says Destination, ensure that Microsoft Print to PDF is selected.
After clicking Print, choose a file name and location. To finish the process, click the Save button.
Mac
Click File then Save Page As in the upper left corner of the screen.
Name your file, choose a location, then click Save.
When the PDF File – Print screen appears, make sure the Printer is set to Microsoft Print to PDF.
After clicking Print, choose a file name and location. To finish the process, click the Save button.
Click File then Export as PDF in the upper left corner of the screen.
Name your file, choose a location, then click Save.
