PDF look is not the same as word doc

Bernie White 15 Reputation points
2026-07-14T14:33:48.85+00:00

When I convert one word document to a PDF file, the PDF has white areas on right and bottom. Problem just started yesterday. Does not occur on other documents. I was referred by the chat services: using PC

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
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Bernie White 15 Reputation points
2026-07-18T20:16:11.15+00:00

The following changes fixed the problem.

In Advanced under options, uncheck "scale content to A4 or 8.5 x 11 paper sizes under Print.

Also use File > Export > Create PDF/XPS Document and click Options. Make sure Document structure tags for accessibility are checked—this embeds the tagged structure that screen readers need to navigate the document. You can also enable Create bookmarks using Headings for easier navigation. Critically, don't use Print to PDF or the basic Save As PDF option—these strip out accessibility information entirely.

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  3. IGYQ 22,060 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-07-17T14:52:51.0433333+00:00

    What you can do is create a new blank document and set it to page size to 11.25" × 8.75". You may add a line of text, after that save it as PDF. You can then check if this will be any changes with the output.

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