How To Create A XPS Document In Vista & Windows 7 Without Using Office

Posted November 18, 2008 – 12:40 pm in: Vista Tweaks, Windows 7, Windows 7 Guides

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I don’t say this is one of the hidden features of Windows Vista. But, most of the Vista users are not aware of this.

XPS (XML Paper Specification) provides users and developers with a robust, open and trustworthy format for electronic paper. The XML Paper Specification describes electronic paper in a way that can be read by hardware, read by software, and read by people. XPS documents print better, can be shared easier, are more secure and can be archived with confidence. For curious: XML Paper Specification: Overview.

You can create a XPS format document in Vista and Windows 7 without the need of Office or any other software. In other words, Windows supports XPS format by default. To create a XPS document in Vista and Windows 7, type anything in Notepad or WordPad, and follow the simple steps given below:

*Create a document using Notepad or WordPad.

*Go to File > Print option.

*Now, select “Microsoft XPS Document Writer” as your printer.

*Click “Print” button and save the document.

*So you have just created a XPS document without using third-party software.