It's a common need to want to save and export a Microsoft Word document as a different file type. Fortunately, you can use Microsoft Word to export documents in a variety of file types, including PDF.

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. PDF files are everywhere, from emails to scientific papers.

One minute you’re perfecting drop shadows, the next minute your client is blowing up your phone asking for a “simple PDF ...