How to Save a Document from Print Preview on Windows

When you're working with documents in Windows, it's not uncommon to need to save a print preview of your document as an image file or copy it for further use. Fortunately, there are several ways to do this directly within the print preview dialog.

The first method is to export the current preview as a Windows Enhanced Metafile (EMF). To do this, right-click on the print preview window and select 'Export Metafile.' This will save the current view of your document as an EMF file, which can be used in other applications or edited further.

Another option is to copy the current page. Right-clicking on the print preview window also allows you to copy the current page, which can then be pasted into another application or saved as a separate image file.

The right-click menu in the print preview dialog offers additional commands that can be used to manipulate the view and save your document. The 'Buttons' located at the bottom of the window allow you to zoom in and out, navigate between pages, and adjust other viewing options.

The main area of the print preview dialog is a preview of what your final printout will look like. If your document spans multiple pages, each page is represented by a thumbnail image. Clicking on a thumbnail allows you to jump to that specific page within the main display area.

The left side region of the print preview dialog contains thumbnails of all pages contained within your document. This makes it easy to navigate between different pages and review your document before printing or saving it.

To access the print preview dialog, you can either click on 'Project' and then 'Print Preview' from the Projects panel or right-click on any document name and select 'Print Preview.' Depending on how you access the dialog or the type of printout you choose, various Properties dialogs may open with either Print Preview or Preview available.

It's worth noting that if you make changes to the Advanced Settings dialog, you'll need to restart your software for the changes to take effect. The Advanced Settings dialog can be accessed by clicking on the 'Advanced' button in the System – General page of the Preferences dialog.

Finally, to access the Default Prints tab, you'll need to enable the UI.ProjectOptions.DefaultPrints option on the Advanced Settings dialog. This allows you to customize your print settings and save them for future use.

How to save a document from print preview on windows