Windows 10: Need help changing file type

Hello,

I'm having a problem where I'm unable to choose "Save as type: All files", in order to change the format of a document using a word processor. I do not have Microsoft Word, but I've tried this with both WordPad and LiberOffice Writer and it isn't working. I'm trying to change a .odt-extension to .pdf. I've never ran into this type of problem before. Does anyone know why this is happening and whether there is something that I can do about it?

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I need to know the steps in changing a file type before sending it as a"copy&paste or an attachment".

Hey David, instead of your regular shortcut for OneDrive folder, try the
OneDrive Web Homepage here. It has options like to start a new document (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/etc).

 

I need to know the steps in changing a file type before sending it as a"copy&paste or an attachment".

Well it sounds like the real problem that needs fixed is his computer. he should be able to open any kind of picture no matter what. So if I knew what error message he saw, I could tell you how to fix it.

But if you want to change the picture type on your own, here's one easy way:

• Paste the picture into Paint
• Click File > Save As
• Use the "type" drop down box to choose JPG instead to save the file as that type before sending

 

You cannot save a document as PDF simply by changing the file extension! If you change the extension of for instance a LibreOffice .odt file to .pdf, it's still an ODT document for LibreOffice, not a PDF file. The same in WordPad; whatever extension you give to your document, it's still a WordPad document, not a PDF file.

Looking the Save As options in LibreOffice, it seems not to have the PDF available as is in for instance Microsoft Word. However, Windows 10 gives you an easy workaround: Print to PDF.




You can Print to PDF from every application capable to print. Choosing this option will naturally not send anything to a local printer, in fact you don't even have to have a printer installed in order to be able to print to PDF. Printing to PDF simply saves a local copy of your document in PDF file format.

 

Thank you for the clarification, this was very helpful. *Smile

 

You are welcome *Smile