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How to Fix PDF Edits Not Printing from Microsoft 365 Android App
Question details
The user needs a way to successfully print an edited PDF file directly from an Android device with all annotations and inserted text included.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 Android App
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- Printing an edited PDF document with annotations and drawings directly from an Android smartphone or tablet.
- Observed behavior
- Annotations, drawings, and text edits made to a PDF are visible on the screen but are completely missing when the document is printed from the Microsoft 365 Android app.
Ensure your Android device is securely connected to your wireless printer and confirm that you have manually saved the latest changes to your PDF file to prevent any data loss.
Save as a New File and Print via Alternative PDF App
Since this is a known rendering issue within the Microsoft 365 Android app, using a secondary PDF reader is the quickest and most reliable workaround.
This method involves saving a flattened copy of your edited PDF and routing it through a different application's print spooler that properly handles visual overlays.
In the Microsoft 365 app, tap the menu icon and select 'Save As' to save your edited PDF as a completely new file on your Android device's local storage.
Locate the newly saved file using your Android File Manager, tap to open it, and select a different PDF application such as WPS Office or Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Tap the 'Print' option in the alternative PDF viewer's tool menu to send the document to your printer with all annotations and drawings successfully included.
Transfer the File to a PC for Printing
If you do not want to install another PDF app on your Android device, you can transfer the file to a desktop computer where the edits will print correctly.
Edit and Print PDFs Seamlessly with WPS Office
Avoid frustrating printing bugs on mobile by switching to WPS Office. As a free, lightweight, and highly compatible Microsoft Office alternative, WPS Office provides robust PDF editing tools and reliable printing directly from your Android device.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Get the free WPS Office app from the Google Play Store on your Android device.
- 2. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document to seamlessly add text, highlight, and annotate.
- 3. Print with edits: Tap the 'Tools' menu, select 'Print', and securely print your document with all your edits perfectly visible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my PDF annotations disappear when printing from the Microsoft 365 Android app?
This is a known software defect in certain versions of the Microsoft 365 Android app where visual overlays like annotations, drawings, and text boxes fail to render during the print spooling process.
Can I fix the Microsoft 365 app's PDF printing bug directly in the settings?
Currently, there is no direct setting to fix this within the app. You must rely on workarounds like printing via a different PDF viewer (e.g., WPS Office) or wait for a future Microsoft update to resolve the bug.
Will my edits be lost if I open the PDF in another app to print?
No, as long as you use the 'Save As' function to create a new, flattened copy of your edited PDF before opening it in another application, all your annotations and text edits will be securely preserved.
Does WPS Office for Android support printing PDFs with custom annotations?
Yes, WPS Office fully supports processing and printing PDFs on Android, ensuring that all custom drawings, text edits, and annotations appear exactly as they do on your screen when printed.
