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How to Compress Word File Below 20mb

To Compress Word File Below 20mb, follow these steps

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Navigate to the pdfFiller website and login or sign up with a new account
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Click the Add New button to upload a document you need to Compress Word File Below 20mb. Browse for the file you need on your desktop or one of the supported storage services
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Additionally, browse the pdfFiller library for the template you need
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If you have the document uploaded to your account already, navigate to My Documents to find and open it
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Click the Split option in the right-hand menu to Compress Word File Below 20mb
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Select the pages you want to extract from the original file
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Additionally, you can divide the document in a half and keep specific pages in it
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Name the new files or leave them with generic names
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Click Split and wait for the process to finish
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Choose a path for the documents and click Download Now

Compress Word File Below 20MB

Are you struggling with large Word files that are difficult to share? Our Compress Word File Below 20MB feature can help you manage your documents with ease.

Key Features

Reduce Word file size to below 20MB quickly
Maintain original formatting and quality
Simple and user-friendly interface
Compatible with various Word versions
Secure processing of your documents

Use Cases and Benefits

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Easily share projects with colleagues and clients
Save storage space on your device

This feature addresses common issues such as email attachment limits and slow file transfers. By compressing your Word files effectively, you can improve your workflow and communicate seamlessly.

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How to Compress a Word File Below 20mb

Compressing your Word file below 20mb is a simple process that can help you save storage space and make it easier to share your documents. Follow these steps to compress your Word file:

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Open the Word file that you want to compress.
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Click on the 'File' tab in the top left corner of the screen.
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Select the 'Save As' option from the drop-down menu.
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Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the compressed file.
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In the 'Save As' dialog box, click on the 'Tools' button located next to the 'Save' button.
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From the drop-down menu, select the 'Compress Pictures' option.
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A new dialog box will appear with options to compress the pictures in your Word file. Choose the desired compression level. Keep in mind that higher compression levels may result in a slight loss of image quality.
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Click on the 'OK' button to apply the compression settings.
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Finally, click on the 'Save' button to save the compressed Word file.
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Congratulations! You have successfully compressed your Word file below 20mb.

Compressing your Word file below 20mb is a quick and easy way to optimize your documents for storage and sharing. By following these steps, you can reduce the file size without compromising the content. Enjoy the benefits of a smaller file size and improved efficiency!

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