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PDF management - Convert a document to PDF

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    • Purpose: Many documents must be uploaded to the eFiling site as a PDF. The following guide helps users convert documents originally saved in formats such as .doc and .docx to a PDF format or convert a document to PDF using Print to PDF.

    Applicable Users: eFilers

    Convert a document to PDF using ‘Save as’

    1. Open your document in Microsoft Word.
    2. Select File > Save As and choose the location where you want to save your file.
      • Remember this location for future reference.
    3. Enter a file name for the document.
    4. In the Save as type dropdown menu, select PDF.
      Microsoft Word Save As screen with attention called to PDF option in Save as type dropdown
    5. Your document is now converted to PDF and ready for upload.

    Convert a document to PDF using ‘Print to PDF’

    1. Open your document in Microsoft Word.
    2. Select File > Print.
    3. In the Printer drop-down menu, choose an option that includes "PDF" in its name. Some examples are Adobe PDF, Print to PDF, or Microsoft Print to PDF.
      Print window in Microsoft app with attention called to Printer selection dropdown set to Microsoft Print to PDF option
    4. Select [Print].
    5. Select a location on your computer where you want to save the PDF file. Remember this location for future reference.
    6. Enter a file name for your PDF document.
    7. Select [Save].
    8. Your document is now converted to PDF and ready for upload.

    Support

    Contact the eFile support center if you have further questions. Staff are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for court holidays.

    Phone: 1-800-462-8843
    Online support form: https://www.wicourts.gov/ecourts/efilesupportform.htm
    Email: efilesupport@wicourts.gov

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