How to Create an XPS Document
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Don Schechter
If you have a Microsoft Word document that you'd like to send in a PDF-like format, then this demo is for you. Learn how to make an XPS document, or a flat file format, in Word.
Transcript: How to Create an XPS Document
Hi, I am Don Schechter for About.com Computing. Today I'm going to show you how to create an XPS document in Microsoft Word. An XPS document is Microsoft's latest flat file format that acts much like PDFs. However, XPS is not as recognizable as the PDF format, so I would take caution in using them.XPS Document Software
If you have Windows Vista, your XPS Viewer will be pre-installed onto the computer. If you are working on an older version of Windows, you will need some add-in software to allow you to create XPS.To find the add-in, go to about.com and search XPS document. This should take you to a page about XPS documents and then a link to a Microsoft download page. If you do not have the add in, click on Microsofts free save as PDF or XPS add-in.
Save Your Word Document as an XPS Document
Now, open up a previously written word document. Go up to file, and then to print. In the next menu, under Printer Name, select 'Microsoft XPS Document Writer.' Then click 'OK.' A new menu will open up and ask you where to save and name your document. I will save my document on the desktop and call it 'Test.'View the XPS Document
The new XPS icon will appear on the desktop. To open and view the document, first open up Internet Explorer, and then open up a new tab or window. Click on the XPS document and it will open in the Internet Explorer window. The XPS should be able to be sent over email much like a PDF file.Thanks for watching. For more information, please visit us online at advertsing.about.com.