Saving an Excel File as a PDF

Hi,
I am desperately trying to convert a large excel file to a PDF.
I have 26 columns and a LOT of rows.
When I go to file in excel and then click 'save as PDF' it saves the columns on separate pieces of paper, which just makes viewing the data impossible.
Is there anyway to get the excel workbook to save to PDF in a readable format? (such as saving it how you would select the print area ... if that makes sense?)
Hope someone can help!
Many Thanks!

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