Windows 10: Why can't I create custom page sizes in Microsoft Print to PDF in Windows 11?

I am using Windows 11. I need to add a custom page size for Microsoft Print to PDF but there is no option to create a new size. Under advanced there is only the choice to select a number of default page sizes only.

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Microsoft Print to PDF - custom paper sizes possible?

Hi,

We suggest that you try to set the paper size of the exact document first. You can create a custom page size before you proceed with
Microsoft Print to PDF, it should auto-detect the paper size of the document.

To set the paper size in Microsoft Office:

• Click on the Page Layout/Page Design tab.
• Click on Size, and then in the options available, click on
  More Paper Sizes...
• Click on the drop-down arrow and scroll down to the last option which is
  Custom size. You will be able to customize your preferred paper size.
• Once done, click on OK, and then proceed with Microsoft Print to PDF.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Microsoft Print to PDF - custom paper sizes possible?

Came across this page, but haven't tried the method.

Custom Page Sizes for Microsoft Print to PDF « Franklin Heath Ltd : Custom Page Sizes for Microsoft Print to PDF

 

Microsoft Print to PDF and custom page size

I am using the Microsoft Print to PDF driver. I need to print to 15"x22", but custom sizes are not an option (!). I'm looking for a solution.

So far I have run into the following dead-ends, so I would appreciate other suggestions:

1) Modify the Microsoft GPD file to allow custom sizes. Unfortunately, my computer is locked down and I don't have the required Administrator privileges to modify files in C:\Windows\System32\spool\V4Dirs.

2) Install CutePDF. Unfortunately, the driver installation fails for lack of Administrator privileges.

3) Install SolidPDFCreator. Unfortunately, the driver hangs during printing.

4) Install some other sketchy PDF print driver. No thanks, but willing to listen to recommendations for
trustworthy 3rd party software.

5) Send feedback to Microsoft via the Windows Feedback app, to get the driver problem solved in Windows 13 or 14. Unfortunately, my IT Administrator has blocked the Windows Store. (If someone wants to offer the feedback for me, please do. As far as I
can see, Microsoft simply lacked imagination when writing the GPD file. It just needs some additional text to allow custom and to define typical sizes like ARCH series, ANSI series, and ISO 218 A series. Really, guys, way to phone it in.)

Thanks for any suggestions,

Justin