When saving a PDF file, it saves multiple of the exact same documents, why/or how do I change those settings?

When savind a PDF file, it saves multiple of the same document, why?  Are there settings to adjust or what am I doing wrong?

This might help - I'm not sure:
Go to System Preferences (under the Apple logo in the menu bar).  Click "General" and check "Always close windows when quitting an application."

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